AGBERIA, Jay-Tee

Address: Department of Creative Arts, University of Port Harcourt, Choba Park, Port Harcourt. Birth: October 26, 1958, in Esaba Village, Ughelli, Bendel State. Training: BA (First Class Hons) in fine arts, University of Benin, 1983; MA in visual arts, University of Ibadan, 1988. Profile: Full name, John-Tokpabere Agberia; teacher, Advanced Teachers' College, Oju and University of Cross River State, Uyo; lecturer, ceramics and art history, University of Port Harcourt, since 1985;art editor, Port Harcourt League of Artists; experiments with local glazes, terracotta murals and adaptable kiln construction for schools and colleges. Member: Societyof Nigerian Artists. Group Exhibitions "Contemporary Benin School," Exhibition Centre, Lagos, January 25-February 8, 1985. "University of Cross River State Cultural Week Celebration," Uyo, June 24-28, 1985. "Visual Arts, Home Economics and Cultural Relics," Education Hall, University of Cross River State, Uyo, July 22-26, 1986. Writings by the Artist Ladi Kwali: A Study of Indigenous and Modern Techniques of Abuja Pottery. MFA thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1988.…