Dr. Chika Chudi-duru
Dr. Chika Chudi-duru is a SENIOR LECTURER in FINE AND APPLIED ARTS Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr (Mrs) Chika Chudi-Duru, a lecturer in the department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.An artist with a passion for textile art and design, industrial design, African Indigenous textile art history, African Indigenous textile designs, design history, contemporary textile art, mixed media art, general art and design.
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Address: | Fine And Applied Arts, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2017) February, 2011 to January, 2017 PhD In Industrial Design(Textile And Fashion Design) Studio. Industrial Design (Textile And Fashion Design- Studio) |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria.. (Master Degree, January, 2011) October, 2005 to December, 2010 MA Industrial Design(Textile Design-studio) Industrial Design (Textile Design- Studio) |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka.. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996) October, 1990 to May, 1995 BA Fine And Applied Arts. Fine And Applied Arts (TextileArt And Design). |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | departmental quality Assurance sub-commottee member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,Nigeria. June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Section, Textile Design unit., department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Nigeria. January, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | academic adviser, department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Nigeria. January, 2022 to July, 2023 |
| 4 | Assistant lecturer & Lecturer II, Imo State University, Owerri. Imo State. November, 2014 to January, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | edited by Chudi-Duru C.; Emordi-Nnoruka V, & Onwuekwe C.. (2022, June) Local Crafts and Indigenous Technology Department of Fine and Applied Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 151-180 |
| 2 | edited by Chudi-Duru C.; Emordi-Nnoruka V, & Onwuekwe C.. (2022, June) Colour Studies: Theory and Practice Department of Fine and Applied Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 23-43 |
| 3 | edited by Chudi-Duru C.; Emordi-Nnoruka V, & Onwuekwe C.. (2022, June) Texture, Repeat Pattern System as Formal Elements of Design Department of Fine and Applied Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 41-58 |
| 4 | edited by Apollos Nwauwa and Ogechi Anyanwu. (2019, May) Textile and Fashion Museums A Panacea for Sustaining the Indigenous Dress Culture in Igbo Land Lexington books, pp 61-84 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2023, March), "RE-MAKING, RE-CYCLING AND RE-PURPOSING OF DISCARDED FABRICS AND CLOTH WEARS AS SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR WEALTH CREATION", coou journal of Environmental research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 177-200 |
| 2 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2022, January), "From the vertical loom to the printing table and unto the body: transferring woven designs of the Akwete-Igbo on cloth as prints for contemporary fashion.", Mgbakoigba:journal of African Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 125-141 |
| 3 | Chika Chudi-Duru and Anselem Nya. (2022, April), "Synergic Appropriation of Media and Techniques in Nigerian Contemporary Art Forms: Spotlight on New Mediums", AWKA JOURNAL OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS, Vol. 8, pp 56-70 |
| 4 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2021, May), "Designs of the past, art of the future: a survey of uli symbolic motifs of the Igbo and their adaptation to woven rugs in contemporary textile art.", AWKA JOURNAL OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 12-35 |
| 5 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2021, April), "SHIFTING THE BOUNDARIES OF AKWETE - IGBO TRADITIONAL WEAVING: AN IMPERATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE IGBO TEXTILE INDUSTRY.", graspact journal of art and technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 11-22 |
| 6 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2021, June), "Migration and its innovations on Igbo women dress fashion: A clothing and textile encounter", Mgbakoigba:journal of African Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 114-127 |
| 7 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2020, April), "Distressed Jeans Fashion Design among the Undergraduates of Imo state University, Owerri: An artist / designer’s view.", graspact journal of art and technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 148-161 |
| 8 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2020, August), "THE ART OF STUDIO BASED TEXTILE DESIGNS FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA", university of Jos Fine and Applied Arts journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-23 |
| 9 | CC Chudi-Duru. (2019, August), "Adaptation of punch needle embroidery as an added surface design on African wax prints for Nigerian fashion.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2019, January), "WASTE TO WEALTH: FABRICATION OF FOOTWEARS FROM USED JACQUARD HEADTIES FOR USE IN CONTEMPORARY FASHION", Maiduguri journal of arts and design, Vol. 4, pp 167-180 |
| 11 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2018, March), "EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON INDIGENOUS TEXTILES AND NIGERIAN FASHION INDUSTRY.", Maiduguri journal of arts and design, Vol. 3, pp 163-177 |
| 12 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2018, July), "Igbo Woven motif Symbols: Origin, Types, cultural Significance and Modern Transformation.", Ejirimara: a journal of the centre for Igbo Studies, Imo State University, Owerri., pp 33-53 |
| 13 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2017, August), "AFRICAN INDIGENOUS TEXTILES AND THEIR SIMULATED PRINTS: A CHANNEL FOR TRANSPORTING CULTURAL VALUES ACROSS BORDERS.", Nigerian Desugn Review, Vol. 6, pp 1-15 |
| 14 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2017, March), "THE ROLE OF TEXTILE EMBELLISHMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS.", egghead, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 192-200 |
| 15 | CC Chudi-Duru. (2016, June), "Akwete Woven Cloth: The Traditional Igbo Artistic Woven Cloth; Historical Perspectives and Dilemma.", Okpulor journal of arts and cultural heritage, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 53-60 |
| 16 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2016, September), "KWETE WOVEN FABRICS: MOTIFS AND ADAPTATION ON PRINTED CLOTHING.", the studio, pp 58-67 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chika Chudi-Duru. (2018, October), "Skill acquisition: report on textile art and design practice among second year students in department of fine and applied arts, Imo state university", proceedings of the association of textile researchers association of Nigeria., pp 63-69 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Chika C.Chudi-Duru. "a solo art exhibition titled BRIDGING THE GAP", (Others, 2023 May) Owerri |
| 2 | 14 artists are involved. "a group art exhibition titled ART CAN FIGHT", (Others, 2023 March) Awka |
| 3 | 24 artists exhibited. "a Society of Nigerian artists' exhibition titled MIRROR", (Others, 2022 December) Awka |
| 4 | Chika C.Chudi-Duru. "a solo art exhibition titled AKWETE WOVEN SYMBOLS : PTINTED?", (Others, 2016 December) ABU, Zaria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Chief Editor, "Introductory notes on basic design and creativity" (July, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "nternational Journal of ARTS, DESIGN AND ART THEORY" (June, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "COOU African Journal of Environmental Research (AJER)" (March, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Quality assurance team of UNIZIK" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Head of Textile Designs Section, "Department of Fine and Applied Arts UNIZIK" (January, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Dress Historians" - non (member since 2021), https://dresshistorians.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Art council of the African studies Association" - non (member since 2016), https://www.acasaonline.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Igbo studies Association" - non (member since 2014), https://igbostudiesassociation.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Society of Nigerian Artists (Anambra Chapter)" - Non (member since 1995), https://snaogun.org/about-us/#:~:text=The%20Society%20of%20Nigerian%20Artists,Society's%20present%20name%20was%20adopted. |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Protecting Textile Heritage in Nigeria", (Indigenous Textile Futures), 10th May, 2023 to 11th May, 2023; https://universityofexeter.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pd-ysrDgvE9VlISabxZChf9LSqYm8hg6J#/registration |
| 2 | "Western Patronage, Monetized Galleries in Africa and the Challenge of Decolonizing Contemporary African Art Scholarship", (College art association USA), 15th February, 2023 to 18th February, 2023; https://caa.confex.com/caa/2023/meetingapp.cgi/ModuleMeetingInfo/ResourcesVirtual |
| 3 | "Fashioning the body for sports and leisure: a history of dress and textiles.", (Association of dress historians), 30th September, 2022 to 1st October, 2022; https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193 |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Narating Public And Private Histories Through Artworks In (or Involving) Cloth.", (Art Council of the African Studies Association.), 16th June, 2021 to 20th June, 2021; virtual |
| 2 | "Reframing Migration And Human Rights, Border Crimes And International Security In The Discourse Of Globalization.", (conflict and gender rights research forum,Dominican University, Chicago, Illinois, in collaboration with University of Nigeria Nsukka; Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka;Veritas University,Abuja, Nigeria; and Dominican University, Ibadan, Nige), 3rd October, 2019 to 5th October, 2019; Domnican University,River Forest, Chicago Illinois, USA. |
| 3 | "Akuruoulo , O Kwuo Onye Kpatara Ya", (Igbo Studies Association), 9th May, 2019 to 11th May, 2019; Domnican University,River Forest, Chicago Illinois, USA. |
| 4 | "Textiles: Panacea To Economic Development And Sustainability", (TRAN, RMRDC,NOTAP,NILEST, NDE, ABU, YABATECH, KADPOLY.), 9th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2017; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. |
| 5 | "60 Years Of Art Development And Challenges.", (Dept of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.), 9th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2017; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. |
| 6 | "Ntoala Igbo: Retelling Our Stories, Rekindling Our Values.", (Igbo Studies Association), 8th June, 2017 to 10th June, 2017; owerri, Imo state. |
| 7 | "Ndigbo In The Global Context", (Igbo Studies Association), 12th May, 2016 to 14th May, 2016; Domnican University,River Forest, Chicago Illinois, USA. |
| 8 | "Igbo Cosmological Narratives:from Ancestral Charter To Modern Transformation.", (Igbo Studies Association(imo state University)), 19th July, 2015 to 23rd July, 2015; owerri, Imo state University. |
| 9 | "Revival And Future Development Of Textile And Allued Industries In Nigeria.", (TRAN, RMRDC,NOTAP,NILEST, NDE, ABU, YABATECH, KADPOLY.), 27th September, 2010 to 30th September, 2010; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. |