Studio Research: 

Wheel-throwing and hand-modelling abilities, especially as a means of generating forms that are then experimentally altered to arrive at new ceramic designs; Innovative use of designing as a strategy for optimum kiln-space management and fuel economy; Decoration of ceramic forms using improvised turning and scraping tools for new aesthetic looks, especially in table wares; Expansion of the conceptual possibilities in ceramic art through mixed media strategies.

Art Historical Research: 

Ability to maximize archival and other resources in the reconstruction of aspects of the history of modern ceramics (i.e. improved methods using glazes, potter’s wheels and high temperature kilns) and other arts and crafts in colonial West Africa.

Presentations:

ONE-MAN EXHIBITIONS

2008: Ozioma Onuzulike: Ceramics and Frescoes, Fresco Barn/Sculpture Yard, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine, USA (August 5 – 10).

2003: Excavating Civitella, Civitella Ranieri Center, Umbertide, Italy (3-10 October).

2003: Casualties, Maison de France, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria (28 February - 14 March).

2000: Earth to Art: Ceramics and Mixed Media Sculptures, National Museum, Enugu, Nigeria (12 -19 June).

1998: Uli Ati Ona: Recent Paintings and Drawings, Ondo State Library Complex, Akure, Nigeria (22-29 April).

1997: Stories in Clay, Charcoal and Ink from Nsukka, University Library, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (4 -11 December).

1996: Dry Season: Earthenware and Stoneware Plaques, ANA Gallery, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (19 - 20 November).

1995: Stocktaking: Ceramics, Drawings, Paintings and Photographs.  Institute of African Studies Museum, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (28 February - 6 March). 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2011: Memories (Exhibition in Celebration of Professor Ola Oloidi’s Inaugural Lecture), ANA Gallery, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

2011: Artstaff Exhibition, Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

2009: 1st Festival on Igbo Civilization Art Exhibition (in Commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart), Ofu Obi Africa Centre, Independence Layout Enugu, Nigeria (12 – 15 February).

2008: World One Minute, Beijing Today Art Museum, China. June.

2008: First African Regional Summit & Exhibition on Visual Arts (ARESUVA), International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. (7-13 September).

2008: Experimental Frontiers: Society through the Eyes of South African and Nigerian Artists, Cape African Platform, Cape Town, South Africa. 

2007: Clay Without Borders (Nigeria/Norway/Sweden), National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. (2-11 November). 

2007: Abundance of Nature: CerAN Annual Exhibition, Delta State University Library, Abraka, Delta State. (9-12 October).

2007: Songs of Gold II.  Pendulum Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos (May).

2007: Africa Heritage 2006: The Biennale of the Pan-African Circle of Artists. Pendulum Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos (May).

2006: The Roads to Nsukka, (Exhibition in Conjunction with the 3rd International Conference on Modern Nigerian Art in Hounour of Obiora Udechukwu), ANA Gallery, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (November 21-23).

2006: A Glimpse into Nigerian Art, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal (May 7-10).

2005: CERAN Annual Ceramics Exhibition, ANA Gallery, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (October 26-29).

2005: 45th Founders’ Day Anniversary Exhibition, Ana Gallery, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (7-10 October).

2005: The Rediscovery of Tradition: Uli and the Politics of Culture, Alliance Francaise, Enugu; Pendulum Gallery, Lagos; Jean Welz Gallery, Worcester, South Africa (22 January - 25 March).

2005: Visual Orchestra 2005, French Cultural Centre, Abuja, Nigeria (15-25 February). 

2004: Afrika Heritage 2004: 5th Biennale of the Pan-African Circle of Artists, Maison de France, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria (November).

2004: Earthworks 2004: 8th CPAN Annual National Exhibition of Ceramics, FCT Council for Art and Culture, Abuja, Nigeria (27 November - 4 December).

2004: Visual Orchestra 2004, Alliance Francaise, Enugu, Nigeria (25 June - 2 July).

2002: GRAFINNOVA 2002: 8TH International Exhibition of Prints and Drawings, Ostrobothian Museum, Vaasa, Finland (5 October - 1 December). 

2002: Earthworks 2002: 6th CPAN Annual National Exhibition of Ceramics, National Museum, Lagos (7-18 November).

2002: 7th International Group show of the Global Culture Centre, National Museum, Enugu, Nigeria (1-5 November).

2002: Changing Attitudes: Afrika Heritage 2002: 4th PACA Biennale, Nimbus Art Centre/Pendulum Gallery/Viv’s Gallery/National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria (8-20 October).

2001: Echoes, Cities and Artists in Nigeria, Institute of African Studies Museum, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (29-31 October).

2001: Visual Orchestra 2001, Nimbus Art Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, (29 September - 6 October).

2001: New Energies (Curated by El Anatsui), Mydrim Gallery/Nimbus Art Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria (16-26 May).

2001: Earthworks 2001: 5th CPAN Annual National Exhibition of Ceramics, National Gallery of Modern Art, Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria, (14-20 June).

2000: Visual Orchestra: 10th Anniversary Exhibition, Art Nouveaux Gallery, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (15-21 November).

2000: Crossroads: Africa in the Twilight: 3rd PACA Biennale, National Museum, Enugu, Nigeria (26-31 August); Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria, (7-16 September). 

1999: Textures of a Cosmos, National Museum, Enugu, Nigeria (3-24 April).

1999: Visual Orchestra ‘99, British Council, Enugu, Nigeria, (April).

1998: Songs of Gold, FCT Council for Arts and Culture, Abuja, Nigeria, (21-30 October).

1997: Afrika Heritage ‘97: 2nd PACA Biennale, Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria, (November).

1996: Contemporary Nigerian Ceramics Exhibition ‘96, The British Council, Kaduna, Nigeria, (1-7 February).

1996: Dance of the Lyrical Lines ‘96, National Museum, Enugu, Nigeria, (1-8 May).

1995: Afrika Heritage: 1st PACA Biennale, Didi Museum, Lagos, Nigeria.

1994: Noontides of Creativity, Institute of African Studies Museum, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (22-29 April).