Obiageli Okigbo, born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, is a Brussels-based artist known for her diverse and multidisciplinary approach to art. She studied architecture at Oxford Brooks University and the Architectural Association in London, which significantly influenced her work with media such as Indian ink on linen, oil paint, and collage.
In 2005, she founded the Christopher Okigbo Foundation to preserve her father, Christopher Okigbo’s poetic legacy. This connection enriches her art, blending Dutch Masters’ influences with Igbo mythology. Obi has received fellowships from the Wole Soyinka Foundation and an artist residency at COMPEUNG in Thailand.
An active member of NASUK since 2015, Obi’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including “Songs for Idoto” in Enugu, “Des Elles des Femmes” in Brussels, and “Ariya: A Celebration of Colour” with the Nigerian Art Society UK. Recently, her triptych “Landscapes of My Childhood Remembered” was displayed in “Picasso Celebration: The Collection in a New Light” at the Musee Picasso Paris, and she participated in “Legacies Of Biafra” at SOAS London.
Her solo exhibitions include “Tapping into the Known” in Lagos and London and “Lament of the Silent Sisters” at ARTX Lagos. Obiageli is also exploring photography, video, and installation art, participating in DOCUMENTA 14 Public Programs and serving as a visiting critic at La Cambre Architecture and the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. Her work continues to foster creativity and cultural dialogue, strengthening her ties to Nigeria and the global art community.
