CHALLENGES OF CONCRETE SCULPTURE IN THE 21ST CENTURY ART PRACTICES IN NIGERIA: ISSUES OF PRODUCTION, DURABILITY AND PATRONAGE

Abstract

This paper highlights the Challenges of Concrete Sculpture in The 21st Century Art Practices in Nigeria: Issues of Production, Durability and Patronage. It was designed due to the neglect and less value placed on concrete sculpture recently which have given rise to over usage of other conventional materials like ber glass, wood, metal etc. concrete sculpture which is the combination of cement, sand and water has gained popularity over the years which has create an avenue for sculptors to explore with, but of recent times is now seen as middling media in sculptural art practices today. The objective of this paper is to bring to bear the challenges facing
concrete sculpture in Nigeria within the 21st century. Hence, this study will discuss extensively on concrete sculpture in the following areas. 1. Production of concrete sculpture 2. Durability of concrete sculpture and 3, patronage of concrete sculpture. furthermore, this paper stands to promote the use of concrete in the production of contemporary sculpture for effective durability and patronage.