IHOTU OGLEGBA
London,ENG
Summary
Brings creativity, collaboration, and a positive approach to varied project work and workshop delivery. Supports teams by sharing ideas, maintaining high standards, and contributing to safe, well-organised environments. Adapts quickly to new challenges and helps turn concepts into engaging, audience-focused outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Creative Strategist
Benue Agency for Recreation and Parks
Remote
12.2025 - Current
- Created marketing plans and devised strategic communication approaches to promote to a wider audience, increase traffic and support brand recognition.
- Directed photoshoots and video productions, overseeing artistic direction to ensure consistency with brand messaging.
- Facilitated meetings to align creative roles, assignments, and brand ideas, ensuring cohesive project direction.
- Led creative team meetings to share concepts and execute actionable plans.
- Cultivated a culture of creativity and innovation, promoting risk-taking and experimentation to enhance the creative process.
- Directed photoshoots and video productions, overseeing artistic direction to ensure consistency with brand messaging
- Designed and developed visual identity for a state government-level framework.
- Selected and trained staff to build a knowledgeable, high-performing team.
Workshop lead
The Africa Centre
London, ENG
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated workshop introducing ancient Nigerian pictographic writing system, guiding attendees through history and practical application to create personalised stamps.
- Acquired strong knowledge of industry trends and process improvements, enhancing overall workshop delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of work areas, contributing to a secure and efficient working environment.
Education
MA - Contemporary Art Practice
Royal College of Art
London, UKBA (Hons) - Fine Art
Arts University Bournemouth
Bournemouth, UKSkills
- Art direction
- Brand strategy
- Creative team leadership
- Client collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Drawing and sketching
- Painting, drawing and art installations
- Safety protocols
- Positive attitude
- Woodworking
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
- 2026 RCA2026: MA Contemporary Art Practice Degree Show, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2026 Rituals II, Group Exhibition, Studio/Chapelle × CAM Contemporarie, London, UK
- 2026 CAPITUDE × Kettle's Yard Late, Group Exhibition, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, UK
- 2026 Translation Issues?, Group Exhibition, The Africa Centre, London, UK
- 2026 ...Can You Repeat That?, Group Exhibition, Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2026 Working Title (Chelsea MAFA × RCA CAP Exhibition), Group Exhibition, Chelsea College of Arts, London, UK
- 2024 Ground Breaking, Group Exhibition, in partnership with the Plateau State Government, Nigeria
- 2024 Soroptimist International Bournemouth Art Exhibition for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Finalist Exhibition, Bournemouth, UK
- 2024 Metamorphose, Group Exhibition, Bournemouth Natural Sciences Society, Bournemouth, UK
- 2023 Bizar Bazaar, Group Exhibition, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK
- 2026 Life Cycle of the Drowned Gods, RCA2026: MA Contemporary Art Practice Degree Show, Royal College of Art, London, UK
- 2026 The Art of Storytelling, CAPITUDE × Kettle's Yard Late, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, UK
- 2026 Closer Still, CAP Fest 2026, Theatre Ship, London, UK
- 2026 Hidden Languages: Creating Personal Messages with Nsibidi, Royal College of Art Africa Society, The Africa Centre, London, UK
Timeline
Workshop lead
The Africa Centre
07.2026 - 07.2026
Creative Strategist
Benue Agency for Recreation and Parks
12.2025 - Current
MA - Contemporary Art Practice
Royal College of Art
BA (Hons) - Fine Art
Arts University Bournemouth