Curtis Kojo Morrow

The Artist Statement
 
 

ALL BOOKS, ARTWORKS, & MEMOIRS; featured here are the AFTERMATH of a BLOODY-WAR

| 11 May, 2019 15:31

ALL BOOKS, ARTWORKS, & MEMOIRS; featured here are the AFTERMATH of a BLOODY-WAR and PTSD which known as COMBAT-FATIQUE, during the Korean War. (B/W Combat-Photo Author, @front row, 4th from left with unit awaiting LST’s boats to cross Han-River to liberate Seoul Korea; 1951) https://www.amazon.com/Curtis-James-Morrow/e/B074TWSKKW/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 THE AFTERMATH: Following my four years tour of duty (one in Korea and 2, 1/2 in Japan) my quest for self discovery, begins with my introduction to nationalism in New York City during the cultural revolution of the early 1960s. Disillusioned with the social and political situation that prevailed at that time, I moved to Accra, Ghana with less than $300.00 and a vow to make a new home for myself. MY SANKOFA concentrates on my eleven years (1965 to 1976) living, working and traveling in Ghana, Togo and the Ivory Coast". I feel that any African born in America, should see the land of their ancestors (Africa) at least once during their lives.. Like a Muslim traveling to their Holy City of Mecca, at least once in their life. In memories of the African-Americans Expatriates who migrated to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana in answer to his call to Arms "Akoben" & Nations-Builders during the late 1950's. & 1970's.. Before the days of WWW, iPhones or in most cases, even Telephone-Landlines. Check it out: It Was A Born Again Experience. "MY SANKOFA" IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS PAPERBACK BOOK; difference book-cover, same contents.. Enjoy.

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ARTIST-ARTIST.War-Peace

| 08 February, 2019 13:08

FLASHBACK: A Chicago Drake HS student interview  “HISTORYMAKER" for his school's newsletter.
 
Btw, a few of us (old-timers) are still around. We’ve made our contributions now its up to the youth: 
THE ARTIST'S ODYSSEY
http://a.co/bmAXHSG
 
Please share  COMMENTS via; to CONTACT Artist. 
 
 
 

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Nov: 3rd & 4th Exhibit

| 23 October, 2018 13:03

Announcement.

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LATEST - BULLETIN 03/13/18

| 13 March, 2018 02:11

"The Artist's Odyssey"
I've spent the last 3 years documenting my art works into memoirs and picture books as it progressed since I've been fortunate to survived to this internet age on the earning of my arts and crafts, dating from 1965 to 1998.
The photo-journal contains 180 + pages of art's, travel-photos and paintings, many are in the homes of private collectors.

"The Artist's Odyssey"

Available; Ebook & Paperbacks, POD

http://a.co/bmAXHSG


(Should be a must read for aspiring artists.)

In Reality, it's a HOW TOO memoir.

Read previews at: http://a.co/gVrqKy9

Enjoy
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President’s Farewell Speech

| 01 December, 2017 18:06

STOLEN MOMENTS By: Jazz Diva; Dee Alexander. 

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"THE ARTIST’S ODYSSEY" a 184 PAGE PICTURE-BOOK

| 29 November, 2017 23:52

"THE ARTIST’S ODYSSEY" is a 184 pages PICTURE-BOOK of some of my Arts dating from 1957 to the present 2017 as a recently self-published  E-Book also avaliable in Paperback (Print On Demand) 

Visit website below for details & purchase.. 
Link: http://a.co/6vIDJX9 

 

Coffee Table Bookcover

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"The Artist’s Odyssey” (Part-3):

| 07 October, 2017 10:51

The BEAUTIFUL  Results Of OUTSOURCING:

"The Artist’s Odyssey” (Part-3): (Taipei Taiwan.) by Curtis J. Morrow amazon.com/dp/B0763DKXHT/…

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RETIRED AND LOVING IT...

| 28 September, 2017 12:26

7kRg8Jd
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"The Artist's Odyssey" (Part2 Hong Kong) ebook photo-journey;

Link: http://a.co/7kRg8Jd


Below is a slideshow of the ebook contends:
with Chinese music in background with slideshow only.

https://youtu.be/vc668qbELIQ

Retired and loving it.

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The Artist’s Odyssey” Part-2 Hong Kong

| 19 September, 2017 00:33

"The Artist’s Odyssey” Part 2:

 

We (a group of 5 seniors, organized by Carmen Blake founder of, Brockman Institute) Had a very enlightening Asian tour and I Would appreciate your feedback before publishing  ebook and paperbacks on the demand.. via "P.O.D". 

Hong Kong, where we arrived a few hours before Typhoon Hato made its landfall in Macau, the mainland of China, costing extensive damage. we witness some of the after effects via photos as seen during the first 6 minutes of my slideshow, when we dared to leave our hotel and dashed across a deserted street to purchase a few items from a 7up Store, which was the only business open in the area. My first impression was how well organized and efficient the Chinese are, which was exhibit throughout our 12 days visit in Asia. The following day, we took off to explore the city, with the exception of Macau, which was still suffering from Typhoon Hato. it was a dream come true journey. 

https://youtu.be/vc668qbELIQ

 

Enjoy.

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SWINGING SENIORS ( 65+) TOUR ASIAN

| 06 September, 2017 12:52

 

Swinging-Seniors 65+ tour Manila, Taiwan, Hong Kong and with the exception of the Typhoon-Hato, it was very enlightening trip..  ( Could be even more so for business minded people/entrepreneurs.) 
 
/https://youtu.be/vc668qbELIQ
 
I’m Thinking of publishing e-book & Print On Demand Paperback from photographs, question is; Who do you think might find such a venture of interest?
 
All SUGGESTION, COMMENTS, ARE WELCOME.
In advance; Thank you much

 Curtis Kojo Morrow

kojomanc@gmail.com

 

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My Sankofa aka Odyssey"

| 27 May, 2017 21:13

"REMINISCING MY ENTREPRENUERING DAYS:
 
My worse fear on returning to America after living and earnings a living in west-Africa eleven (11) years as a jewelry-craftsman were to depend on someone or organization for a job.. And All praises to the Creator, it wasn't necessary.. Thanks to the wisdom of a dear friend, Dr. Margaret Burroughs who during one of her visits to Ghana, I enquired as to could I earn a living as a craftsman when I return to America?
 
"Kojo, no one gonna give you a job unless you've been authenticated, so your best bet is to do as you have done here (Africa) MAKE YOUR OWN JOB. which eased my mind on the matter.
 
1st, seek out Afro-centric minded Americans that supported Black Artist & their Artworks. Long story shorten;
 
Check out "MY SANKOFA" or "THE ARTIST'S ODYSSEY.” Or both For

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My Sankofa aka Odyssey"

| 27 May, 2017 21:13

"REMINISCING MY ENTREPRENUERING DAYS:
 
My worse fear on returning to America after living and earnings a living in west-Africa eleven (11) years as a jewelry-craftsman were to depend on someone or organization for a job.. And All praises to the Creator, it wasn't necessary.. Thanks to the wisdom of a dear friend, Dr. Margaret Burroughs who during one of her visits to Ghana, I enquired as to could I earn a living as a craftsman when I return to America?
 
"Kojo, no one gonna give you a job unless you've been authenticated, so your best bet is to do as you have done here (Africa) MAKE YOUR OWN JOB. which eased my mind on the matter.
 
1st, seek out Afro-centric minded Americans that supported Black Artist & their Artworks. Long story shorten;
 
Check out "MY SANKOFA" or "THE ARTIST'S ODYSSEY.” Or both For details amazon.com:
 
ALSO;
https://youtu.be/nCnoufPL3yM
 
If only www was around 50 years ago. :-( LoL
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AFRICAN CULTURE INTERNET TECHNOLOGY

| 22 January, 2017 19:15

AFRICAN CULTURE & INTERNET TECHNOLOGY:
 
When thinking of introducing your young children to Internet technology and African Culture, I suggest: Abo-Atia: (an African picture folktale) via kindle-books.
 
https://amzn.com/B007124JFW
 
Think about it, one kindle, can store 1.400 plus books & magazines.

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To my Families, Friends and Future Art-Collectors

| 18 January, 2017 17:16

TO MY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.. And future ART-COLLECTORS:

I’ve always desired to be an artist, the problem which was continually pointed out to me was how would I earn a living,, which took the first 32 years of my life to discover the solution. Or my Solution, which was creating custom made jewelry that people would purchase and wear as adornments while living in Africa, which was a born again experiences, and a source of survivor. A lifesaving discovery that I touched on in "MY SANKOFA". Which was really made clear to me on my return to America after living in eleven years (11 1965 to 1976) in Ghana & West-Africa, where I were tutored by African Craftsmen, after they discover my artistic skills,, and that’s not to leave out the Traders of arts & crafts.

Now reflecting back on those days & years, If only we’d had the technology that available today; it would’ve been like a piece-of-cake.. But, on the other hand we might’ve not developed the skills we now process?

Now in the last years of my life, I'll admit that with the exception of one year, (1950/51) they've been good and very creative,

Now after 35 years of jewelry designing and lost-wax casting, I have returned to my first love, oil painting, and added a newly found one, photography. In fact, I've done everything the doubter I've encounter in life, said I couldn't do,, and wrote books (memoirs) in hope of inspiring others. See Details below:

the-artist-statement.html

http://mysankofa2012.artspan.com/

Like an old friend once told me.. “Kojo, you better blow your own horn, cause nobody else going to do it.”

Thank you much, Dr. B,, aka Dr. Margaret G. Burroughs, & may she RIP.

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"The Connoisseur" (Patron Of The Art)

| 30 December, 2016 15:23

The Value Of  Art; via WWW:

 Two reasons for investing in the Arts.. 

#1. For the temporarily enjoyment of surrounding ourselves with it's beauty.

#2. And To leave things of value to those we love the most, that'll grow in value to them and theirs for eternity.
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"The Connoisseur"
(Patron Of The Art)
18" X 24" Oils on poster board

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