Joereal Emeh Okwun
Joereal Emeh Okwun was born on the 3rd May 1962 in Teshi-Accra, Ghana. He hails from Ohafia in Abia State.
Joereal Emeh Okwun is a fine artist, media personality, model and a curator. He has experienced 19 years as studio artist.
A student of the Amalgamated College and a school of Art and Design 1979 – 79 in Teshi-Ghana; Correspondence studies on Art History criticism and theory.
A brief stay in textile technology 1987 – 1989. Lagos, Nigeria.
He has participated in several Art Exhibitions:
- 1982 – LGA at Art Exhibition in Ohafia.
- 1982 – Zonal Exhibition Uzuakoli Imo State.
- 1982 – Imo State Art & Culture Exhibition.
- 1992 – The Child Welfare League Organization Art Exhibition.
- 1995 – Dan, Nigeria Party Exhibition.
- 2008 – Democracy in Colours Exhibition, by the News Magazine.
- 2008 – Nigerian Art Expo – Lagos.
- 2009 – Nigerian Art Expo – Lagos.
- 2011 – Nigerian Art Expo – Lagos.
A member of Society of Nigeria Artists: SNA and AGAN.
Holy Cross Cathedral in 1987 had one of his major works – The Last Supper & Visitation.
His works adorn several buildings in Nigeria including First Lady’s Hotel, Masters Energy Water Fountain in Abia State, St. Anthony Catholic Church Gbaja and many prominent areas in Nigeria and abroad.
Also committed to workshops and training of upcoming artists.