Chancellor Ahaghotu, a Nigerian art student, has set a new record by painting non-stop for 100 hours, shattering the previous record that stood for a decade.
A second-year student at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Chancellor outdid the former record of 60 hours, which was established by Roland Palmaerts of Belgium/Canada in 2013.
Over the span of four days, Chancellor dedicated himself to creating 106 diverse pieces of art, featuring a wide range of subjects such as celebrities, food, flora, fauna, and more.
When he reached the 60-hour mark, surpassing the old record, he chose to depict a broken record player.
Chancellor shared his personal connection with his artwork, stating, “One thing I love about the paintings I created is that they were representing my different moods and how I was feeling when I created them.”
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In accordance with the rules for ‘longest marathon’ records, Chancellor was allowed a five-minute break for every hour of continuous activity. These breaks could be accumulated and used for necessities like bathroom breaks, meals, or sleep.
Around the 88-hour mark, Chancellor admitted to struggling with fatigue. However, he was determined to hit his 100-hour goal and didn’t consider quitting.
Chancellor had initially planned to create one painting per hour. To facilitate this, he had prepared 100 canvases with sketches before starting his record attempt.
Despite completing all the prepared canvases ahead of schedule during his painting marathon, he continued to create a series of spontaneous still lives. He concluded his endeavor with a painting of a weary individual.
Upon completing the 100 hours, Chancellor expressed his elation, saying, “There was joy and celebration when I completed the 100 hours. It was a new experience for me, and I’m so glad I completed the 100 hours. This helps me feel a very high level of personal achievement, build up my career as a reputable artist, and pay a service to my school and country.”