Kehinde Shobukonla is a distinguished artist, educator and scholar with a profound journey in Fine and Applied Arts, Advertising and Visual Arts in Graphic Design. Holding a BA (Education) in Fine and Applied Arts, an MFA in Advertising and a PhD in Visual Arts (Graphic Design), all from the prestigious University of Benin, Nigeria. As the Acting Head of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at Mountain Top University, Kehinde Shobukonla shapes the educational landscape as he seamlessly integrates pedagogy and creativity. He is a Board Member/Website Editor of the Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA) in Chicago and a Fellow of the Society of Nigerian Artists (FSNA). An accomplished artist, Kehinde Shobukonla has participated in some art exhibitions, showcasing his harmonious blend of creativity and technical finesse. His practical impact extends to successful projects for individuals and organisations, highlighting his ability to translate artistic principles into real-world solutions. In the academic realm, Kehinde Shobukonla contributes significantly to scholarly discourse, publishing journals both domestically and internationally. This dedication enriches conversations surrounding art and design. Kehinde Shobukonla is not just a practitioner but a driving force in education, art and design, leaving an enduring legacy that inspires the next generation of artists and scholars.

PhD Visual Arts (Graphic Design), 2020 MFA. Advertising, 2012 BA (Ed) Fine and Applied Arts, 2000 Web Design/Animation, 2005 MUSON Grade Two, 1997 MUSON Grade Three, 1997 NCE Technical (Fine and Applied Arts), 1996 WASC O'Level

(1) Board Member/Website Editor, Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA), Chicago. (2) Fellow, Society of Nigerian Artists (fsna). (3) Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development (fipmd). (4) Chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Edo Chapter. (5) P.R.O., Art Galleries & Promoters Association, (AGPA).

1	Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Trapped in Shapes of Destiny (prints montage), October Rain 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition dedicated to Timothy Adebanjo Fasuyi, theme: Crosscurrents, at the Tim & Carol Gallery of Art and Gemini Arts Gallery, organised by the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Lagos & Ogun State Chapters, Nigeria, 15th – 29th October, 2023, pp 42.-Updated on: 26Jan24
2	Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Beauty of diversity (prints montage), 5th MTU Convocation Art Exhibition, theme: Expressionism, Organ House, organised by the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria. 18th – 22nd December, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
3	Shobukonla, K.H. (2023). Argungun festival (prints montage), Art Entrepreneurship Exhibition, Art Entrepreneurship Seminar, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 8th – 12th May.-Updated on: 25Jan24
4	Oladimeji, O.I, Shobukonla, K.H. & Adaradohun, A.V. (2023). Chief Aina Onabolu's Philosophy of New Art: An Anti-Indigenous Art and the Place of Reconciliation. Aina Onabolu: Phases and Faces, a publication of the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Ogun State, Nigeria. TASUED Press, Tai Solarin University, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria, pp 131-155. ISBN: 978-978-798-151-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
5	Shobukonla, H.K. and Toluwani, T.D. (2023). Eco-signage Initiative of Disposed Plastic Materials: A Graphic Artist Approach to Environmental Waste Management. Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Vol. 3 No.2, pp 143-155, ISSN: 2659-1677.-Updated on: 25Jan24
6	Shobukonla, H.K. and Toluwani, T.D. (2023). Proposing a National Virtual Art Repository for the Past, Present and Future Legends of Visual Arts in Nigeria, 7th National Symposium on Nigerian Art, theme: Rethinking Professionalism in the Visual Arts for enhanced Cultural and Economic Performance, National Gallery of Art, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 18th May - 19th May, 2023, pp 35.-Updated on: 25Jan24
7	Alao, D.S., Babalola, F.M. & Shobukonla, H.K. (2023). Prayer Warfare: A Spiritual Militarization Strategy Wrestling against Pandemic, International Conference, theme: “LIFE IS WAR”: Social Militarization and the Culture of Prayers in Africa, organized by NAGEL Institute, Calvin University, USA, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria and The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, 24th - 27th July, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
8	Shobukonla, H.K., Alao, D.S. & Shobukonla, E.D. (2023). The Artistic Model of Africanised Prayer Warfare: Case of Christian Religion in Nigeria, International Conference, theme: “LIFE IS WAR”: Social Militarization and the Culture of Prayers in Africa, organized by NAGEL Institute, Calvin University, USA, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria and The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria, 24th - 27th July, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
9	Shobukonla, H.K., & Gbenle, G. O. (2023). From Members to Followers to Subscribers: Metamorphosis of Digital Spirituality, 4th Biennial Conference, African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religions (ASSOSER), theme: Religion, and the Challenges of Digital Turn, Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, June 19 - 22, 2023.-Updated on: 25Jan24
10	Shobukonla, K.H. (2022). Overview of Digital Visual Art and Design Education in African Tertiary Institutions: The Nigerian Scenario. Digital Design Conference, University of Nairobi, Kenya. 10 – 11 February, 2022.-Updated on: 25Jan24
11	Shobukonla, K.H. (2022). Destiny, 4th MTU Convocation Art Exhibition, theme: Paradigm Shift, Organ House, organised by the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences, Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Nigeria. December, 2022.-Updated on: 25Jan24
12	Shobukonla, H.K. (2021). Centrepoint (prints montage), SNA-uniben@50 Art Exhibition, theme: 50 Golden Strokes, organised by the Society of Nigeria Artists (SNA) Edo State Chapter, Nigeria, 22nd - 27th November 2021, pp 31. ISBN: 978-978-998-593-7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
13	Shobukonla, K.H. (2021). Visual Culture Literacy through Photographs: Theories, Techniques and Technologies from John Ogene’s Archive. 18th ACASA Triennial Conference, Chicago, June 16th – 20th, 2021.-Updated on: 25Jan24
14	Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Academic Digital Archive and Records (Solo Art Exhibition), PhD Virtual Exhibition, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. ISBN: 978-978-798-416-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
15	Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Design and Development of Academic Digital Archive and Records for the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Benin, Nigeria. A thesis written in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Visual Arts) in Graphic Design, 23rd March 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
16	Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Emergence of Web Art Education and Virtual Studio Enterprise during the Lockdown. The Art and Politics of COVID-19 Virtual Conference. An AHRC Funded Project, Bournemouth University, UK. 27th and 28th July 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
17	Shobukonla, K.H. (2020). Design and Development of Academic Digital Archive for Visual Arts (ADAVA), Questioning the Archive and Decolonization Post-2020 Workshop. An AHRC Funded Project, Bournemouth University, UK. 3rd December 2020.-Updated on: 25Jan24
18	Shobukonla, K.H. (2019). Ecstasy (digital art), 1st Digital Art Exhibition, theme: Building a Sustainable Future with ICT Tools and Apps, at the 4th Uniben ICT Conference, University of Benin City, 19th June, 2019, Cover artwork & pp 23.-Updated on: 25Jan24
19	Shobukonla, K.H. (2019). Sylvia Okojie (digital art) in National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Edo Art Exhibition, theme: Our Royalty, Our Pride, organised by the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Edo Chapter, 21st - 26th October 2019, pp 6. ISBN: 978-978-998-593-7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
20	Shobukonla. K.H. and Oje, E.A. (2019). Imperative for the Design and Development of a Visual Art E-Library. The Society of Nigerian Artists Journal of Research Papers (SJRP), Vol. 2 No.1, 2019, pp 18–22. ISSN: 978-36241-1-1-1.-Updated on: 25Jan24
21	Shobukonla, H.K. (2019). The Expectation & Inspired by Nature (photomontage), Art Exhibition, theme: Daydream 2nd Edition, Crowne Art Gallery, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 10th – 17th August, 2019, pp 16-17.-Updated on: 25Jan24
22	Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). How Sustainable? Digital Arts (solo art exhibition), Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Framework in Nigeria: Building a Research Network to Explore Barriers, Prospects and Strategies, organised by Sustainable Development Desk Office (SDDO-Uniben) and University of Chester, UK, 19th – 23rd, December, 2018.-Updated on: 25Jan24
23	Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). Prints Montage (solo art exhibition), 3rd University of Benin Annual Research Conference (UBARD). Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, 25th – 27th October, 2018.-Updated on: 25Jan24
24	Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). Overwhelmed (woodcut & serigraphy), International Art Seminar/Exhibition, theme: Art Education: The Core at the Divine Connect Art Gallery in conjunction with Arewa Adeyemi Foundation, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria 18th - 22nd June, 2018, pp 12.-Updated on: 25Jan24
25	Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). The Guardian (photomontage) & Geo-colour Portraiture, Art Exhibition, 2nd University of Benin Annual Research Conference (UBARD), University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 25th & 26th October, 2016, pp 16.-Updated on: 25Jan24
26	Shobukonla, H.K. (2018). Eco-signage Initiative of Disposed Plastic Materials: A Graphic Artist Approach to Environmental Waste Management. University of Benin 3rd Annual Research Conference, pp 488–489.-Updated on: 25Jan24
27	Olakunle, O.I. and Shobukonla, K.H. (2018). Knitwear Design as Part of Textile Design Curriculum in Departments of Fine and Applied Arts in Nigeria. University of Benin 3rd Annual Research Conference, pp 486–487.-Updated on: 25Jan24
28	Shobukonla, H.K. (2017). Poverty amidst plenty (poster colour), Design Seminar and Art Exhibition, theme: Art Education: The Core at the Divine Connect Art Gallery, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria in conjunction with Indigo Ink Studios, Canada, 13th July, 2017, Pp 23.-Updated on: 25Jan24
29	Shobukonla, K.H. (2016). Enhancing Creative Process through ICT. Bridging the Gap in Teaching and Learning using ICT Infrastructures/Solutions, 1st Uniben ICT Conference, University of Benin, Benin City, May 9th – 13th, 2016.-Updated on: 25Jan24
30	Shobukonla, H.K. (2016). When the Drummer Drums (digital art), Fulbright Arts Exhibition, theme: Good Governance and Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. 19th – 21st January, 2016, pp 30.-Updated on: 25Jan24
31	Shobukonla, H.K. (2016). Entrepreneurship (printmaking), Public Lecture/Art Exhibition, theme: Embracing Nigerian Universities Reforms to Enhance Innovation, Research and Entrepreneurship, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, 4th July, 2016.-Updated on: 25Jan24
32	Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). Ariya (digital art), Oranyan, Arts & Crafts Exhibition in honour of Oranyan the great, theme: Oranyan 2014, organised by the National Museum, Oyo Alaafin’s Palace, Oyo State, Nigeria, 8th – 13th September 2014, Vol. 3, Pp 33.-Updated on: 25Jan24
33	Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). African Music (woodcut), Arts and Crafts Exhibition, theme: Oba Ovonramwen N’Ogbaisi Centenary Remembrance Celebration (1914-2014), organised and funded by the Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri Center for Change, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 14th – 19th January, 2014, pp 4.-Updated on: 25Jan24
34	Shobukonla, H.K. (2014). Tiwantiwa (digital art), International Museum Day Celebration/Arts Exhibition, theme: Museum Collections Make More Connections, organised and funded by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 19th – 24th May, 2014, pp 15.-Updated on: 25Jan24
35	Shobukonla, H.K. (2013). Self-employed (woodcut), Badagry Festival 13 Art Exhibition, theme: Re-integrating with the Roots, oarganised by the Society of Badagry Artists, Lagos, Nigeria, 10th – 25th September 2013, Pp 31.-Updated on: 25Jan24
36	Ogene, J. and Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Web Design as Part of Graphics Curriculum in Departments of Fine and Applied Arts in Nigeria, Journal of the Society of Nigerian Artists (JSNA). Rivers/Bayelsa State. Vol. 5 No. 1, pp 99-105. ISSN: 1958-6842.-Updated on: 25Jan24
37	Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Website Virtual Exhibition, theme: Harvest of Discoveries, MFA art exhibition, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, 4th – 8th April, 2012, pp 7.-Updated on: 25Jan24
38	Shobukonla, K.H. (2012). Revisiting the Website of Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Benin, as an Online Advertising Strategy. A thesis written in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Fine Art in Advertising, 12th May 2012.-Updated on: 25Jan24
39	Shobukonla, H.K. (2000). Untitled (watercolour), Art Exhibition, theme: Romance with Iliad, organised and funded by Wangboje Art Gallery, Lagos. Pp 1, cover artwork, 11th – 19th August, 2000.-Updated on: 25Jan24