Oswald Hussein
Guyanese artist of Lokono descent (born 1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oswald ("Ossie") Hussein (born 1954) is a Guyanese artist of Lokono (Arawak) descent.[1][2] Though he occasionally works in other mediums, he is best known for his wooden sculptures, which explore various dimensions of Arawak Amerindian culture and tradition.[2][3] Hussein first achieved national recognition when he won first prize in Guyana's National Exhibition of the Visual Arts in 1989, and since that time he has gone on to become one of Guyana's most celebrated artists and a leading figure in Guyanese sculpture.[2][4] Along with his half-brother, George Simon, he is one of the most prominent members of the Lokono Artists Group.[2] His work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions in Guyana, Barbados, and the United Kingdom.[1]
Oswald ("Ossie") Hussein | |
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Born | 1954 (age 69ā70) |
Nationality | Guyanese |
Known for | Sculpture and carving |
Notable work | Massasekeree (1989), Wepelly (1993), Oriyu Banka (1995) |
Movement | Lokono Artists Group |
Relatives | George Simon (brother) |
Awards | National Visual Arts Exhibition First Prize, 1989 and 1993 |