Joel Utuedor studied Fine Art at the Auchi Polytechnic, Edo state. He lives in Lagos and works from his home.

Some of Utuedor's realistic life-size portraitures offer a close study on the politics of gender.

In 2011, Utuedor was one of 12 Nigerian artists featured in the exhibition titled: Art by Contemporary Masters, organized by Tribes Art Gallery at Waterfront Restaurant, Lagos.