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1 Department: Fine and Applied Arts

3.College/Faculty:College of Engineering / Faculty ofEnvironmental Studies, Ibogun Campus

4.Date and Place of Birth:14th February 1964, Oyan in Osun State

5.Nationality: Nigerian

6.Marital Status:Married

7.No of Children: Two (2)

8.Name & Address ofSpouse:Mrs. Oladesu Kehinde.O. No1A Oko Osi Street,

Sango Ota, OgunState.

9.Name &Address of Next of Kin:   Mrs. Oladesu Kehinde.O.No1A Oko Osi Street,Sango Ota, Ogun State.

10.Date of First Appointment: 8thJanuary 2004

11  Status of 1st Appointment & Salary:  As Assistant Lecturer UASS 2/1

12.Present Position and Salary:Lecturer I / CONUASS 5/1

13.Date of Last Promotion:     1stOctober 2013

14.Date of Confirmation of Appointment:   28thJune 2011

15.Ifnot Confirmed, Why?Nil

16.Period of Present Contract: Nil

17.Total Number years of teaching and Research:

(a)    Polytechnic/College of Education      Nil

(b)   University:13 years

18. Email: jo.oladesu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng2
19. B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
20. Academic Qualifications/ Institutions Attended (With Dates)

PhD (Painting)                     Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria2016

MFA (Painting)                    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria                    2000

B.A. Fine Arts (Second Class Upper Division)    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria   1997

National Diploma (Upper Credit)            The Polytechnic, Ibadan1989

First Leaving Certificate            Saint Charles Gram. Sch. Osogbo.                 1996

Middle Sch. Leaving Certificate         New Edubiase, Ghana Local Authority         1980

Primary Sch. Leaving Certificate          New Edubiase, Ghana Local Authority         1975

2.Current Higher degree Programme Registered for:Nil

3.Awards and Distinction

1. First Nigerian Universities Research And Development  Fair Abuja.      2004
2. Chief P.O. Abuede’s Award for Overall Best Student.The Polytechnic, Ibadan.  1989
3. Overall Best Student in General Art. The Polytechnic, Ibadan 1989
4. Chief P.O. Abuede’s Award for Overall Best Student.The Polytechnic, Ibadan.      1988
5. Overall Best Student in Life Drawing.
6. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Fine Arts Department.        1997

1. WORK EXPERIENCE

1.Previous Work Experience Outside the University System

(1)   1990-1992       Fulltime Studio Artist

(2)    2000-2001      God’s Time Comprehensive Secondary School Zaria. Fine Art Teacher

(3)   2001-2004      Zaria Academy Zaria. Fine Art Teacher3

2.Previous work Experience in Other Universities:                                   Nil

3.Details of Professional Experience at Olabisi Onabanjo University

(i)      Teaching Function

2015/ 2016 Harmmattan Semester

Course Code           Course Title Units

• FAA 201 History of Art I 2 Units
• FAA 203 General Drawing I 2 Units
• FAA 213 Introduction to Painting 2 Units
• FAA 323 Colour Theory Materials & Medium 2 Units
• FAA 325 Studio in Painting 3 Units
• FAA 401 Advanced Draftsmanship 3 Units
• FAA 403 Art Society and Development   2 Units

 

Total                                            16 Units

2015/2016 Rain Semester

• FAA 202 History of Arts II 2 Units
• FAA 212 Aesthetics in Visual Arts                 2 Units
• FAA 214 Basic Design 2 Units
• FAA 306 History of Nigerian Artistic Heritage 2 Units
• FAA 324 Colour Theory & Exploration 2 Units
• FAA 328 Material &Techniques in Painting 2 Units

 

Total                                            12  Units

(ii)    Research (completed / On-going)

1. Contextualisation of Potholes on Nigerian Roads in Painting –An unpublished thesis, submitted to the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In partial fulfillment ofthe  Requirements for the award Ph.D. (Painting ). Ahmadu  Bello University Zaria.-2016
2. Adapting Butterfly Motifs in Painting. An unpublished thesis, submitted to the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In partial fulfillment of the  Requirements for the award Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Painting.2001
3. Transformation of Olumo Rock Site in Painting. An undergraduate Final Year Project submitted to the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In partial fulfillment of the  Requirements for the award B.A Fine Arts degree in Painti4

(iii)   Administrative Duties and Contribution to the(Department, Faculty, University)

1. Acting Head of Department 2017-
2. Departmental Examination Officer (Fine and Applied Arts)2007 -2013
3. Member of Curriculum Development 2006-2016
4. Member of committee on Landscaping of College of Engineeringand Environmental studies    2006 -2016
5. Member of Faculty Curriculum Review committee2007
6. Member of Public Relations Committee2005
7. Member of the Task Force on Tuition Fees2004Contribution to the University (BriefDescription)
8. Donation of Paintings to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun Campus.2005A Member of the representatives of Olabisi Onabanjo University at the First Nigerian Universities research and development fair.We took first positionat the State level while at the Federal level, we came forth.2004

3. Donation of Books to Olabisi Onabanjo University Library, Ago-Iwoye.2004

(iv)  Contribution to the Nation.

Donation of Paintings to many hospitals in different parts of the Country.

The aim is to make Patients lively in their hospital beds.

The following hospitals have benefited.

(1)Medicare Hospital Sango Ota

(2)Faramed Hospital Sango Ota

(3)Central Specialist Hospital Ota

(4)Hetta Hospital Ota.

D.MEMBERSHIP OF AND REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Member, Society of Nigerian Artist (S.N.A). 1997-2017  5
2. Member, Nogh-Nogh Art Movement 1994-2017
3. Member, Ibogun Group of Artists 2004-2017
4. Member, Olumo Art movement 1995-2017
5. PUBLICATIONS

Papers Submitted, Accepted, Published During the Session or Since Last Promotion

(i) Theses

 

1. J.O. Oladesu(2016). Contextualisation of Potholes on Nigerian Roads in Painting –An unpublished thesis, submitted to the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria. In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the award Ph.D.(Painting). Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

2.J.O. Oladesu(2002). Adapting Butterfly Motifs in Painting. An unpublished thesis, submittedto the Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In partial fulfillment ofthe Requirements for the award Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Painting.

J.O. Oladesu(1997).Transformation of Olumo Rock Site in Painting.An undergraduate Final Projectsubmitted to the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In partial fulfillmentof  the Requirements for the award B.A Fine Arts degree in Painting. -1997

1. Books: Nil
2. iii.  Monographs: Nil
3. Journal Articles: *Off-shore Papers / Exhibitions

1.J.O.Oladesu(2007). Painting as a Therapeutic Element in Hospitals Journal of Environmental Technology. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ibogun Campus  Nigeria. 1(1): 112-116.ISSN:2276-7010.

2. O. Oladesuand T.S. Osayamen (2012). Butterfly Motif: An Inspirational Medium For Painting. Journal of Engineering and Environmental Studies. Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria. 3(2): 67 –72.ISSN:2276-7010.6

S. O. Ogunwole, and J.O. Oladesu (2012). Harnessing Industrial Revolution Through Vocational And Technical Education In Nigeria (J.A.I.) Journal of Arts and Ideas.Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.19:55-65.ISSN: 1118-7328.*4. B. O. Odufuwa; H. Adedeji ; J.O. Oladesuand A. Bongwa (2012). Floods Of  Fury Nigerian Cities. Journalof Sustainable Development; Canadian Center Of Science And EducationCanada. 5(7): 69-79.www.ccsenet.or/jsd. ISSN:1913-9063(Print).ISSN 1913-9071(Online).

5. O. Oladesu(2012). Works Of Atiku Jelili Olorunfunmi; Re-Thinking The DefinitionsOf Art (J.A.I.) Journal of Arts and Ideas.Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,Nigeria18: 63-73. ISSN 1118-7328

6.J.O.Oladesu and S.O. Ogunwole (2012). The Link Between Traditional and Contemporary Nigerian Painting. Journal of Engineering and Environmental Studies.Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ibogun Campus. Nigeria.4 (1):29-32.ISSN:2276-7010.

L. Lamidi; S.I. Chafe and J.O.Oladesu(2014). Improvisation and the Use of Recycled Waste Materials in  the Art. Abraka Humanities Review; A Journal of the Faculty of Arts. Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria. 6(3) 127-136.ISSN:0795-1639.

Damden K.S. and Oladesu J.O. (2014). Students’ Attitude to Life Sculpture Modeling in FineArts Department Journal of Research in Arts and Social Science Education. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria.3:168-176.ISSN:978-236-858-1.

9.J.O Oladesu; K. O. Oladesu and A.I Emodi (2014). The Relevance and Interpretation of Colour in Yoruba Culture (J.A.I.) Journal of Arts and Ideas. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. 22: 27-38. ISSN 1118-7328.

J.O. Oladesuand P.O. Gushem (2014). Satirical Composition in Painting Inspired by Pothole Patterns on Nigerian Roads (JOCED ) Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design.University of Port HarcourtNigeria. 1:164-174. ISBN 978-2748-09-9.

11.J.O. Oladesu and K.O. Oladesu (2014). Transformation of Butterfly Motifs into Visual Expression in Painting. Nigerian Design Review (JID) Journal of Industrial Design.Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. 3:70-79. ISSN: 2504-9542.Nigeria.

*12.  J. Otu; J.O. Oladesuand B. S. Sani (2015). Artistic Activism in Nigeria Art: A Course, a cause.An International Journal of Art and Humanities (IJAH)4 (2): 209-223.  ISSN 2225-8590 (Print). ISSN: 2227-5452(Online) Bahir Dar, University Ethiopia.7

13.J.O. Oladesuand K.N.Danjuma (2015). A Conceptual Exploration of “Potholes in Painting” (T.A.J) Journal of the Faculty of Environmental Studies.University of Uyo. 1:26-32, Nigeria.

J. Otu and J.O. Oladesu(2015). Through A Man’s Eye: A woman’s Cartooning Dilemma (Ib.J.Soc.)  Ibadan Journal of Sociology. University of Ibadan 2:59-81.Nigeria.

K.I. Tijani andJ.O. Oladesu(2015). Beyond Paradigms: Children’s Art in Nigeria a Panacea  to Socio Economic Empowerment. (JOCED ) Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design,University of Port Harcourt 2(1,2): 35-44. ISSN: 2505-0095 Nigeria.

J.O. Oladesu(2015). Conceptualising Visual Perception of Potholes As a Social Out Cry (JOCED ) Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design. University ofPort Harcourt 2(1,2):60-69. ISSN 2505-0095 Nigeria.

17.J.O. Oladesu (2016).Personal Aggrandizement: An Insight into Ben Enwonwu’s Position of Nigerian Art. An International Journal of Art and Humanities (IJAH)5 (3): 132-ISSN: 2225-8590(Print). ISSN:2227-5452 Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

18. O. Oladesu andT.O Sobowale(2016). The Philosopical Perception of Potholes in The Works of Juliana Santacruz Herrera, Davide Luciano Daniel Knorr and Johnson Oladesuin a Built Environment. A journal of contemporary art Practice and Theory. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. (Issue 2016) 181-186 ISSN: 2141-5986 Nigeria.

Paper Accepted for Publication (with Letters of Acceptance): Nil.Contribution to Books (Published Reports in Art Exhibition, Short Communication)

J.O.Oladesu(2007) Today’s Technology and Painting, in an Aspects of Visual Form: An Exhibition of Drawing and Paintings in M.A. Oyinloye. Olabisi Onabanjo University Development Fund (OSUDEF) Ago-Iwoye.Ogun State, Nigeria.

vii.  Published Conference Proceedings:

1. J.O. Oladesu and O.S. Feyisara (2017) Interpretation of Road Sign and Visual Images inThe  Built Environment.

viii.   Technical Reports: Nil.

Manuscripts Submitted for Publications: Nil.8

Unpublished Conference / Workshop papers and Public Lectures Workshops

Skill Matters(2016) ( No Special Talents Wood Workshop)In Collaboration with The Village creative studios  Lagos

Scapes and Forms Workshop(2014). (Exploratory Materiality)Department of Fine Arts Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Seminar Papers Presented

1.J.O.Oladesu(2015). Painting Patterns Inspired By Nigerian Roads. A Ph.D. Painting 6th Seminar. Presented at Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 17 pages.

J.O.Oladesu (2010). A Study Of Movements And Rhythms In Painting On Nigerian 3efrgvhb Roads .APh.D Painting 1st Seminar/ Critique Presented at Department of Fine

3.J.O.Oladesu(2000). Adapting Butterfly Motifs in painting. An M.F.A seminar Presented at Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria. 16pages.

1. CONFERENCES WITH DATES AND PAPER READ

(1). J.O. Oladesu and K.I. Tijani(2017). The Life And Works Of Akeem Balogun As A Painter (1960-

2013) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria)27 th-31th March 2017`

*(2). T.O Sobowale and O.J.Oladesu(2017)  Creative Welded Metal Art As A Means To

Financial Sustainability.17 th Symposium On African Art. University Of Ghana,

Legon. Saturday, 12 th August 2017

(3).  J.O. Oladesu and  O.S. Feyisara (2017) Interpretation Of Road Sign And Visual Images In

The Built Environment. Obafemi Awolowo University Ife.

(4).   J.O. Oladesu (2006). Professionalism In The Field of Painting: Challenges And

Prospects. A Paper Presented at The Golden Jubilee of Zaria Art School in

National Development. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria.14 pages9

Major Exhibitions

1. J.O.Oladesu(2016). Painting Patterns Inspired by Potholes on Nigerian Roads

Department of Fine Arts. Fine Arts Gallery Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

*ii. J.O.Oladesu(2011). RAPEC Organization 1erCongres Pan Africain (Exhhibition of Paintings) Lome, Togo, West Africa. 17th-18thNov.,2011.

*iii. J.O.Oladesu(2011). SICA Festival 2011. An Exhibition of Paintings. Stars de l’ Integration Culturelle Africaine Souvenir (Martyrs) de Cotonou. Republic of Benin.  21st-27th Nov.2011.

*iv.J.O.Oladesu (2009). SICA Festival 2009.An Exhibition of Paintings. de la Place du Souvenir (Martyrs) de Cotonou. Republic of Benin. 16th-22nd Nov. 2009.

v.J.O.Oladesu(2009). Closures and Enclosures 11thLagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) An Exhibition of Paintings. Aina Onobolu Building Igamu, Lagos. Nigeria. 6th-9thNov.2009

J.O.Oladesu (2009). Calvary Greetings. An Exhibition of Paintings, Drawings and Calligraphy-Writings WNCC, Abeokuta. Ogun State. Nigeria.  11th-14thAug. 2009.

vii.J.O.Oladesu(2004). Dualism, an Exhibition of Painting and Drawing (An Exhibition Catalogue) National Museum Onikan Lagos, Nigeria. 20pages. 23rd-29th Oct. 2004.

viii.J.O.Oladesu(2003). Exhibition of Paintings (Commonwealth’s People market (CPM) Behind Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre Abuja, Nigeria. 1st-7thDec. 2003

J.O.Oladesu (2000). Butterflies Paintings. Kashim Ibrahim Library. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. Nigeria.  21st-27thNov. 2000.

Joint Exhibitions           

1. Oladesu J.O.(2016) in October Rain The Society of Nigerian Artists, an exhibition in Memory of Samuel Olagbaju

ii.Endorse Art EducationSeminar and Art Exhibition of Contemporary Nigerian Art.10 Organised   By Divine Concept Art Gallery, Nigeria In Conjunction with Indigo Ink Studios, Canada and Society of  Nigerian Artists (SNA) Ogun State. P.44, 2016.

iii. [Openspace]Exhibition. African Patrons Cup Polo Tournament Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club KM 2 Kaduna-Jos Road Maraban Jos Kaduna,20thOctober -31thOctober,2015     Nigeria.

*iv  Oladesu J.O. in Imago Mundi Project(2014). Nigeria/ Roots Contemporary Artists from Nigeria. pp 332-333. 2015. Italy

v.Festival of Creativity-(2012).An Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles and Drawings in Honour of Dr.Kunle Filani. Federal Collage of Education (FCE) Abeokuta Ogun State.Nigeria. 8th-15thAugust, 2012.

Beyond the words.10thLagos Book and Art Festival National Theater. Lagos, Nigeria.7th-9thNovember.2008.

vii.   End Extreme Poverty Now.An Exhibition of Drawings, Paintings, Photographs And Sculptures. Lagos State House of Assembly Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos state, Nigeria. 13thDecember, 2007.

viii.   Standing Against Poverty(International Millennium Development Goals Exhibition) United Nations’ Information Centre. Lagos, Nigeria. 17thOctober, 2007.

Talents Art and Craft. Exhibition. National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria 26thNovember, 2004.

Opening Glee an exhibitionby Ibogun Group of Artists at Gateway Hotel Ota. 4th-10thDecember.2004.

Nogh-Nogh Art Group. Exhibition of Found Forms (Environmental Informs Creativity) 11th-12thOctober, 2002

xii.  Orisa The Bridge Between Brazil and Abeokuta, Brazilian Embassy, Lagos. Nigeria. 23rdApril,1998.

xiii.  Memorial Exhibition of (Gani Odutokun. Prof. L.T. Bentu and Prof.S.I.Wangboje) Kashim Ibrahim Library. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. Nigeria. 20th-24thOctober, 1998.

xiv. Homage(An Art Exhibition in Honour of Prof.Jimo Akolo). Kashim Ibrahim Library. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. 22nd-28thMay, 1998

1. Myriads Of Expressions. Nogh-Nogh Art Group. Fine Arts Department. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Kashim Ibrahim Library. March.199411
2. CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LIFE
3. Within the University:
4. A Member of committee on Landscaping of College of Engineeringand Environmental Studies Ibogun Campus. Outside the University:
5. A Juror for Peace Poster Contest. Organised by International Association of Lions Club. 2016
6. A resource person for Corona Secondary School Career Day Lagos 2015
7. A speaker on “Delivering to the Future” at a Career Day, Corona Secondary School Lagos. 2013*4.   International Subject Panel Meeting for The Development of WASSCE Syllabus for Painting and Decoration. Nigeria.2012
8. National Working Party Meeting for The Development of Trade SubjectSyllabus for Painting and Decoration (WAEC). Nigeria.2012 *6.    International Moderating Committee of West African Examination Council Examination Council held in Accra, Ghana.2012 *7.   A guest Artist representing Nigeria at 7thSICA FESTIVAL. Cotonou, Republic of Benin    2011

*8.   A member of International Panel Meeting for the Development of   Syllabuses for Senior    Schools in Accra, Ghana (WAEC)   2010

*9.  A guest Artist representing Nigeria at 5thSICA FESTIVAL. Cotonou, Republic of Benin.   2009 23rdOctober 2017

 

June 19, 2018