CERAMICS AS A CONTEMPORARY ART IN BAYELSA STATE: THE BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

In Nigeria, receiving a formal education in ceramics is increasingly necessary to pursue a career in the medium. Despite the consequences caused by internationalization and cross-cultural infiltration, there is a bright future for the art given the abundance of resources accessible for ceramic techniques in the nation with a seething population of over 140 million. Porcelain resources still need to be used despite their promise as raw materials, and the ceramic art program still needs to turn forth graduates who can work effectively in the fiercely competitive ceramics market economy. The advantages, difficulties, and future potential of the ceramics
sector in Bayelsa State were the main subjects of this investigation. It discussed the study's conclusions using the analytical approach and secondary data gathering procedures. It turned out that Bayelsa State's ceramics sector may offer a lot of chances for youth to become involved and seek careers in this profitable industry. Furthermore, the availability of mineral resources provides excellent opportunities for the state's industry to grow and flourish.