Email: ookpu@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Textile
  • Department of Fine and Applied Arts

  • Okpu Oghale a textile Designer hails from Bethel-Oyede in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. She graduated from the Department of Fine and Applied Arts University of Benin, Nigeria where she also did a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. She proceeded to University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria between 1986 to 1992, where she obtained her Master’s Degree and later a PhD in Art History in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria in 2006. She taught at the University of Uyo Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria from 1986 to 1998. She is currently teaching in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria where she has developed a lot of people artistically since her graduation.
    My Publications
  1. Okpu, O. O (2019) Media Experimentation: An Unending Quest for the Visual Artists, An Art Exhibition to Celebrate the 13th Convocation of the Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 6

  2. Okpu, O. O (2017) Recent Realities/Work, An Art Exhibition of Social Interest and Trending Issues
    Vol. Pages: 16

  3. Okpu, O. O (2017) The Role of Textiles in National Development , International Review of Humanities Studies, Department of Area Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia
    http://irhs.ui.ac.id/index.php/journal/article/view/27 Vol.2 Pages: 62-78

  4. Okpu, O. O (2016) Dynamic Horizon, An Art Exhibition to Celebrate the 10th Convocation of the Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 8

  5. Okpu, O. O (2015) Visuality and Content, An Art Exhibition to Celebrate the 9th Convocation of the Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 12

  6. Okpu, O. O (2015) Oral History and its Adaption in the Study of Creative Arts, Asian Journal of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Multidisciplinary Journals
    http://www.multidisciplinaryjournals.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ORAL-HISTORY-AND-ITS-ADOPTATION-IN-THE-STUDY-OF-CREATIVE-ARTS.pdf Vol.3 Pages: 47-57

  7. Okpu, O. O (2015) Costume and Body Adornment in Dance: A Case Study of Abame Festival in Igbide, Isoko Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, International Journal of Arts, Scientific & Academic Publishing, USA
    http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.arts.20150501.03.html Vol.5 Pages: 21-31

  8. Okpu, O. O (2015) Nsibidi: An Artistic Expression and Communicative System in South Eastern Nigeria, Arts and Design Studies, International Institution for Science, Technology & Education
    https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/ADS/article/view/20440 Vol.29 Pages: 88-94

  9. Okpu, O. O (2015) Tapestry as an Entrepreneurship Venture for Niger-Delta Youths, Arts and Design Studies, International Institution for Science, Technology & Education
    https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/ADS/article/view/20431 Vol.29 Pages: 11-17

  10. Ibagere Elo & Okpu Oghale (2015) Towards Improving Secondary School Curriculum in the Creative Arts in the process of Social-Cultural Education in Nigeria, Visual Dialectics: Notes on Arts and Visual Culture, Society of Non-Fiction Authors of Nigeria
    Vol.1, No 1 Pages: 48-55

  11. Okpu, O. O (2014) Vibes and Thrills of an Artistic Voyage, An Art Exhibition to Celebrate the Eight Convocation of the Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 8

  12. Okpu, O. O (2013) The Latent Function of Applied Arts: A Case Study of Ceramic and Textile, Ashakwu Journal of Ceramic, Zaria-Nigeria
    Vol.10 Pages: 72-80

  13. Okpu, O. O (2013) Plights of Women II, Female Artists Association of Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 54

  14. Okpu, O. O (2013) Nigeria Maritime Art Exhibition and Lecture, Transforming Nigeria through the Maritime Industry, Maritime and Art Transformation
    Vol. Pages: 7

  15. Okpu, O. O (2013) Milestones, Celebrating Society of Nigerian Artists Delta State Chapter @ 20
    Vol. Pages: 13

  16. Okpu, O. O (2012) Milk of Nigeria Womanhood , First International Art Exhibition in United Arab Emirates, Dubai
    Vol. Pages: 35

  17. Okpu, O. O (2012) Creative Exploits in the Homeland, Convocation Exhibition of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 12

  18. Okpu, O. O (2012) Images for a secured Environment , An Exhibition of Fine and Applied Arts Department, During the 2012 International Conference on the Humanities and Issues of Security in Africa
    Vol. Pages: 11

  19. Okpu, O. O (2012) Issues of the Moment, International Conference and Art Exhibition, Female Artist Association of Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 25

  20. Okpu, O. O (2012) Creative Arts And Security: A Case Study of the National Museum, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Abraka Humanities Review: A Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Delta State University,Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 125- 130

  21. Okpu, O. O (2012) Marketing Art works: A Case Study of Textile Practice in Nigeria, Visual Arts Journal, Delta State Society of Nigerian Artists
    Vol.2, No. 1 Pages: 57-61

  22. Okpu, O. O (2011) Mobile Loom Weaving as an Experience for Revitalization of Textiles in Human Capital Development, in Egonwa, Osa D. (ed.) The Humanities and Human Capital Development Abraka: The Humanities, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 265-274

  23. Okpu, O. O (2011) Poem in the Mangrove, A Nation against Sombrousness, Action Today for a Virile and Dulcet Tomorrow, Main Banquet Hall, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt
    Vol. Pages: 25

  24. Okpu, O. O (2011) Resurgence , An Art Exhibition to Celebrate Delta State @ 20, Delta State Government/ Society of Nigeria Artists, Asaba
    Vol. Pages: 37

  25. Okpu, O. O (2011) Visual Symphony , An Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures, Ceramics, Textiles and Graphics, Quintessence Gallery Falomo Shopping Centre Ikoyi S.W Lagos State.
    Vol. Pages: 21

  26. Okpu, O. O (2011) Empowerment Through Creativity , An Exhibition of Textile (Solo), Delta State Council for Arts and Culture
    Vol. Pages: 3-9

  27. Okpu, O. O (2011) Nigerian Female Artists: A Decade of Realistic Textures , Female Artists Association of Nigeria Exhibition, Port Harcourt
    Vol. Pages: 57

  28. Okpu, O. O (2010) Poem in the Mangrove , Naija @ 50: Artist's Perspective, Main Banquet Hall, Hotel Presidential, , Port Harcourt
    Vol. Pages: 11

  29. Okpu, O. O (2010) Treasures of Benin II, Unfolding , An Exhibition of University of Benin trained Artists, Society of Nigerian Artists, Lagos Chapter
    Vol. Pages: 20

  30. Okpu, O. O (2009) Entrepreneurial and New Venture Creation; Textile Option, Readings in General Studies; Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Entrepreneurial Skills, Delsu, Abraka
    Vol.3 Pages: 256-265

  31. Okpu, O. O (2009) Nigerian Art Form, Evolution and Significance: Textile, Readings in General Studies; Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Entrepreneurial Skills. Delsu, Abraka
    Vol.3 Pages: 146-154

  32. Okpu, O. O (2008) Ceramics-Textiles: A union for Technological Advancement in Nigeria, Ashakwu Journal of Ceramic, Zaria-Nigeria
    Vol.5 Pages: 8-12

  33. Okpu, O. O (2007) Rhythm and Forms: Creative Dialogue, 6th Convocation Ceremony, Delsu, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 18

  34. Okpu, O. O (2007) Ceramics and Sustainable Development in Nigeria , CerAN Annual Exhibition Held at Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 11

  35. Okpu, O. O (2005) The Place of Patronage and Funding in the Development of Visual Arts, Emotan: A Journal of the Arts, Fine and Applied Arts University of Benin
    Vol.3 Pages: 161-168

  36. Okpu, O. O (2004) Our Arts: A Reflection of Our Heritage and Pride , 1st Art Exhibition, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Delta State
    Vol. Pages: 11

  37. Okpu, O. O (2004) Africa Art Today, An Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture, Textiles, Graphics, Ceramic, Drawing and Prints by Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts Delsu, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 8

  38. Okpu, O. O (2003) Cultural Environment and Creativity: A Case Study of Nipa Palms Project in Oron, Akwa Ibom/State, Creative Traditions in Nigeria Art, Culture and Creative Art Forum (CCAF), Lagos
    Vol. Pages: 172-179

  39. Okpu, O. O (2003) An Appriasal of some weaving traditions among the Isoko People, Studies in Art, Religion and Culture Among the Urhobo and Isoko People, Pam Unique Publishing Company Ltd
    Vol. Pages: 8-22

  40. Okpu, O. O (2001) Traditional and Modern Art in Nigeria: A comparative Analysis, Humanities Review Journal, Humanities Research Forum
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hrj/article/view/5919 Vol.1, No. 1 Pages: 33-40

  41. Okpu, O. O (2001) Nigerian Women in Art , 41st Independence Anniversary Exhibition, Abuja
    Vol. Pages: 17

  42. Okpu, O. O (1997) Chemistry in Textile Production, Application of Chemistry Principles, Printex Printing Press Limited, Uyo
    Vol. Pages: 1-15

  43. Okpu, O. O (1997) Cross-Currents, A PACA Nigeria Exhibition, University of Uyo
    Vol. Pages: 6

  44. Okpu, O. O (1996) Heritage 1996, National Exhibition,Council for Arts and Culture, Abuja
    Vol. Pages: 24

  45. Okpu, O. O (1990) Creativity and Technology, Exhibition by the Graduate Students Union, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
    Vol. Pages: 4

  46. Okpu, O. O (1990) Talents, Exhibition of Arts, Architecture, Engineering, Pharmacy and Crafts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
    Vol. Pages: 11

  47. Okpu, O. O (1985) Contemporary Benin School, University of Benin Arts School Exhibition, National Council for Art & Culture, Lagos
    Vol. Pages: 34, 40 & 41