A trained tailor, fashion designer and painter, Udondian’s work is largely influenced by her interest in fabrics and textiles that are used to explore issues of identity, history, ownership and estrangement. Udondian’s recent work calls attention to the implications of the influx of second- hand clothing in West Africa, and the crisis of culture and identity that possibly comes with it. Using techniques such as dying and materials like used fabrics, paper and plastic bags, Victoria forms intricate patterns and sculptural elements that generate questions on cultural identity and consumerism in West Africa. In 2012 Victoria’s work was featured in ‘We face Forward: Art from West Africa today’, at the Manchester Art Gallery, the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester and others n the UK. Udondian sees her work as “the means to investigate the context, the environment, the history of cultures.” Studied at the University of Uyo graduating with a BA in Painting in 2004. She is an active member of various art groups and collectives, including the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Catalyst Women Arts and Science in Portsmouth, UK since 2008. Recent shows include SAS, the Bag Factory Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012; A Kilo of Hope, Yusuf Grillo Gallery, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria 2011; The Green Summary, Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Lagos, Nigeria, 2010; Who is Wearing My T-shirt? Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Lagos, Nigeria, 2010; Hidden Drama, King’s Theatre, Southsea, UK 2010. Artist residencies include the Art Enclosures for the Fondazione di Venezie, Italy 2011 and the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) / Triangle Arts Trust Artist Residency in Nigeria, 2010.