Fidelis Odogwu was born in 1970, Edo State. He studied sculpture at Auchi Polytechnic and graduated in 1991. His broad oeuvre encompasses a calm academic realism, and the fluidity and abstract expressionism of classical African sculpture, known for its geometric and architectonic volumes; these elements are at once drawn together by his minimalist shapes and strong diagonals.
Odogwu's success owes much to his ability to balance spatial and sculptural relationships; the beauty of the geometric elements and evocations of natural form, becoming versatile tools for exploring the formal and metaphorical associations connected with African folklore and contemporary politics. His artistic output incorporates the aura and essence of African symbolism and the purity of modern forms and thus represents a synthesis of the historical past and the technological advancement of man.
Odogwu's recent experiments blur the boundaries between painting and sculpture. They represent his agitations for harmonious co-existence and the recognition of the importance of family and societal values such as respect and hierarchy, against the prevailing acts of increased terrorism in Nigeria. Fidelis Odogwu has participated in several important group exhibitions in Nigeria and abroad and his works can be found in significant collections. He is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists and the Guild of Fine Artists, Nigeria.