Male
Born in: enugu (Nigeria) on 20 October 1961.
Currently living: vancouver (Canada).
Activity: Painting; Sculpture;
BIO
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS |
2010 Nigerian Independent Day Exhibition, Holyday Inn Portland, US
2006 Art Exhibition Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC
2005 An Artist "Journey": A Visual Art Exhibition The Forum Gallery at the Defoor
Centre. Atlanta
2000, Vizione Bassano, Italy
2000, Contatto Etnico Villa Benzi Zecchini Caerano di San Marco, Italy
2000, Uli Mamma Roundhouse Recreation Centre Vancouver BC
1999, Salon Exhibition Bob & Sharon’s house Seattle
1998 “In Arms of Mother” Mwoyo Arts, Seattle WA, USA
1998 “Images” H & K Gallery, St Gallen Switzerland
1997 "Rhythm of Our Land" Ragz & Rerunzz, Vancouver, BC
1997 "Color of Mind" Latin Quarter, Vancouver, BC
1997 "Homage" Chameleon Urban Lounge, Georgia Hotel, Vancouver, BC
1997 "Heritage" Alliance Françoise, Vancouver, BC
1996 "Harmony" Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College New Westminster, BC
1996 "Night of Colors" Chameleon Urban Lounge, Georgia Hotel, Vancouver, BC
1995 "The Beginning" Latin Quarter, Vancouver, BC
1995 "Celebration of Colors" Masika Gallery, Seattle, WA
1995 "Movements" VanCity Credit Union, Vancouver, BC
1995 "Ancestral Symphony" Latin Quarter, Vancouver, BC
1995 "Echoes from Nigeria" Burnaby Art Council Gallery, Burnaby, BC
1994 "Colors & Forms" Cultural Alliance, Vancouver, BC
1994 "Colours" Legion House, Burnaby, BC
1993 Textures of life” Sculpture Art Exhibition, Nigerian National Museum Lagos
Courtesy of Mobil Nigeria Unlimited
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS |
2013 Envisioning Women Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery. Vancouver BC
2006 National Black Art Exhibition, Atlanta, US
2005 The Nelson Mandela Unity Series, World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland
2005 African Art Exhibition, (Juried), Chicago, US
2003 National Black Art Exhibition, Atlanta, US
2002 Group Art Exhibition, South Fulton County Gallery, Atlanta US
2001 National Black Art Exhibition, Atlanta, US
2001 “First Lesson” Okoye’s Gallery, Underground, Atlanta GA USA
2000 Art Heritage Festival Atlanta GA, USA
2000 Sundiata Festival Seattle Centre, Seattle, WA USA
1999 October Art Exhibition, October Art Gallery, Philadelphia, US
1998 Collaboration Exhibition, City Hall St’ Donat Quebec
1998 Festival Art Exhibition Sundiata in Seattle, US
1997 Afro Aesthetics Sub Gallery, UBC, Vancouver, BC
1997 Art L’Agenda City Hall, Montreal Quebec
1997 AfrikaDey Eau Claire Gallery Calgary AB
1996 Festival Art Exhibition Sundiata in Seattle, US
1996 Kuumba UBC Student Union Building - AMS Gallery, Vancouver
1996 Large Works Exhibition Richmond, courtesy Open Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
1995 Harrison Hot Spring Art Festival Exhibition. Harrison, BC
1993 Society of Nigerian Artists Art Exhibition, Akwa
Murtala Mohammed Park, Enugu: Nigeria
1992 Permanent Sculpture Exhibition, Nigeria Federal polytechnic Oko
1992 National Art Festival Abuja, Nigeria
1991 Sculptors Guild of Nigeria: Inaugural Exhibition.
1988 Graduate Art exhibition, IMT Enugu, Nigeria
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PERMANENT PUBLIC COMMISSIONS |
2004 ADVANCE Leadership Award. Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta GA
2004 “Lord’s Supper” Resurrection Life Center Montgomery Alabama US
2003 Delta Airline Atlanta GA
2003 Water Resources, Atlanta, GA
2001 Nigerian Coat of Arms, Nigerian Embassy, Atlanta GA
2000 Villa Benzi, Caerano, Italy
1999 Award Trophy, African Contributors Award Vancouver BC
1997 Spirit of the Nation Award”, Canadian Heritage Art Society in Victoria, BC
1996 President office, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
1997 Poster and logo, “Spirit of the Nation”, Canadian Heritage Art Society in
Victoria, BC
1993 Mobil Producing Nigeria Head office Logos, Nigeria
1993 Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria
1992 Federal Polytechnic Oko, Nigeria
1988 Sculpture Garden, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu
1987 Good Shepard Statue Holy Trinity Catholic Cathedral Onitsha, Nigeria
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AWARDS |
2002 First Prize, South Fulton County Gallery, Atlanta US
1999 First Prize Co-op Radio Poster Competition in Vancouver BC
1998 Artist of the year Award Festival Sundiata in Seattle, US
1996 Best Poster Award Festival Sundiata in Seattle, US
1995 Best Poster Award Festival Sundiata in Seattle, US
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BOOK & ART PUBLICATIONS |
2012 "Songs of Silence" Collection Poetry and Images, Trafford, Publisher, US
1995 “Owambe” Waters & Colors, Miami FL
1995 “In Arms of Love” Waters & Colors, Miami FL
1995 “Beyond Rhythm of Sorrow” Waters & Colors, Miami FL
1995 “Dawn of tomorrow” Waters & Colors, Miami FL
1995 “Sorrows of Eve” Waters & Colors, Miami FL
1993 “Lamentation” Poetry and Images, sponsored by Mobil Producing Nigeria
1993 “Textures of Life” Poetry and Images, national museum Lagos, Nigeria
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SELECTED COMMUNITY ART INVOLVEMENT |
2014 member of MP Studioworks Artists
2000 member of the 2000 Beyond Toronto Canada
1999 member of the Pan African Circle of Artists (P. A. C. A)
1995 member of the Burnaby Arts Council
1994 The Africa-Canada Cultural Exchange Program, phase 2 for the Arts in Action
Society, Vancouver (sponsored by External Affairs, Ottaw
1991-1994 Secretary of Society of Nigerian Artists Anambra State chapter Nigeria.
1991 pioneer member of the Sculptors Guild of Nigeria.
1990-1991 public relations officer Society of Nigerian Artists Anambra State chapter .
1988 member of the Society of Nigerian Artists Anambra State chapter
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PUBLISHED ART ARTICLES |
2007 Abstract Art and I http://www.modernartsite.com/1907886_abstract-art-and-i
Jul 04, 2006 Magic of Uli Lines http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/chidi-okoye/6890
July 11, 2006 Modern Art: A Conspiracy - Part 1 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modern-Art:-A-
Conspiracy---Part-1&id=241273
July 16, 2006 Modern Art: A Conspiracy – Part 2 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modern-Art-a-
Conspiracy-Part-2&id=244413
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PRESENTATIONS |
Feb. 13 2006 Slide Presentation and Art talk at Atlanta Clerk University, Atlanta GA, US
Feb. 18 1996 Slide Presentation and Art talk Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College New
Westminster, BC
Feb. 6 1995 Slide Presentation and Art talk at Museum of Anthropology UBC, Vancouver BC
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EMPLOYMENT/ RESIDENCIES |
2014 Studio Artist MP Studioworks Vancouver BC
1997- 2014 Freelance Artist Vancouver BC
2007-2013 Part time at GDI Services Canada
1995-97 Artists in Residence at R.O.A.T Network Communication, Vancouver BC
1989-94 Sculpture and Drawing Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Oko, Nigeria.
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EDUCATION |
1988 Sculpture (Distinction) Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
1985 General Art (Upper Credit) Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu,
Nigeria