Diana Ohiozebau is a mixed media abstract artist with over two decades of experience honing her craft. Her African heritage serves as a powerful source of inspiration, and her work fearlessly addresses social, cultural, and personal narratives by interweaving material and symbolic elements to produce visually striking and thought-provoking pieces. Ohiozebau's art has been featured in several high-profile exhibitions and artist talks throughout Alberta, including the renowned RISE Emerging artists exhibition, the highly esteemed Edmonton Design Week 2022, and the 5 Artist 1 Love exhibition,2023 at the prestigious Art Gallery of Alberta. She has received  grants from esteemed organizations such as the Canada Council for the Arts and the Edmonton Arts Council. Ohiozebau holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), a Master of Fine Art (MFA) from the University of Calgary, and a B.Ed degree from the University of Alberta. Moreover, Ohiozebau's artistic endeavors extend beyond her studio practice, as she also gives back to the community through painting workshops, art classes, paint nights, and both private and public art commissions.


My artistic practice is centered around exploring themes of identity, femininity, culture, place, and my personal experiences as a Nigerian Canadian living in two worlds. My works are infused with a vibrant array of colors, geometric shapes, lines, textures, stylization, patterns, and motifs inspired by African fabrics, masks and sculptures.  Through an intuition-led process, I lay and overlap these materials and visual elements to create works that exist as paintings, textiles, and sculptures. This process allows me to tap into my creative instincts and follow a journey that ultimately leads to a cohesive, meaningful, and beautiful piece that often exceeds my initial expectations. I draw immense fulfillment from this intuitive process, as each piece takes on a life of its own and reflects a unique journey of creation. My hope is that my works evoke a sense of connection and resonance with viewers, inspiring them to explore their own identities and experiences through the lens of art.