Bianca Raffaella
British artist, activist and public speaker (born 1992)
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Bianca Raffaella (born 1992) is a British artist, activist and public speaker.[1][2]
Bianca Raffaella | |
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| Born | 1992 (age 33–34) |
| Education |
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| Known for | |
| Notable work | In the Rose Garden (2022) |
| Website | biancaraffaella |
Life and work
Raffaella is registered blind and known for 'tactile painting'[1][3] along with her use of 'soft colours, dusty shadows, and smooth empty spaces which symbolise vision loss';[4] described by Jonathan Jones in The Guardian as 'ethereally beautiful works'.[5] Her work explores themes of memory, perception, and fragility.[6]
The first registered blind student to graduate from Kingston University with a First class degree in the visual arts.[3][7][8] Invited lecturer and collaborator at Institut Français de la Mode.[3] Selected by Tracey Emin for the inaugural Tracey Emin Artist Residency (2023–24) at TKE Studios, Margate.[9] Named one of Three To Watch, Hotly tipped female talent of the British art scene by Harper's Bazaar in their annual art supplement.[10]
In November 2024 Flowers Gallery announced representation of Bianca Raffaella along with her first major solo exhibition, Faint Memories in February 2025.[11]
Exhibitions
Solo
- 12 January 2023 – 5 March 2023: Hushed Impressions, Orleans House Gallery, London[12] A multi-sensory exhibition focused on accessibility in the visual arts.[3]
- 24 June 2024 – 24 June 2024: Artist of the Day, Flowers Gallery, Cork Street, London[13] Selected by Tracey Emin.
- 12 February 2025 – 15 March 2025: Faint Memories, Flowers Gallery, Cork Street, London[14]
Group
- 22 September 2021 – 2 January 2022: Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London. Coordinated by Yinka Shonibare, under his theme of 'Reclaiming Magic'.[15]
- 6 November 2021 – 21 November 2021: Breaking Ground, Orleans House Gallery, London Coinciding with Richmond Literature Festival.[16]
- 21 November 2022 – 16 December 2022: Layers of Vision, Bush House, London In collaboration with King's College London, Shape Arts and AccessArt. Coinciding with UK Disability History Month.[17]
- 18 November 2023 – 28 January 2024: TEARS, TKE Studios, Margate Inaugural artists' residency exhibition.
- 29 June 2024 – 29 June 2024: Artist of the Day: Group Show, Flowers Gallery, Cork Street, London[13]
- 30 June 2024 – 1 September 2024: TEARS: The Final Show, TKE Studios, Margate The final show for the inaugural Tracey Emin Artists' Residency.
- 21 November 2024 – 4 January 2025: Small is Beautiful: 42nd Edition, Flowers Gallery, Cork Street, London[18]
Awards
Artist residencies
- 2022/23 — Artist-in-residence, Orleans House Gallery, London
- 2023/24 — TEAR, Margate. Selected by Tracey Emin for the inaugural Tracey Emin Artist Residency (2023–24) at TKE Studios in Margate.
Commissions
- 2022 — Commissioned by King's College London in collaboration with Shape Arts and AccessArt. Coinciding with UK Disability History Month.
Features
- 24 June 2024 – 24 June 2024: Artist of the Day, Flowers Gallery, Cork Street, London[13] Selected by Tracey Emin.
- November 2024 — Three To Watch, Hotly tipped female talent of the British art scene, Harper's Bazaar Magazine UK.[10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Unique Boutique | Herself, Guest Designer | Episode 2 | [19] |
| 2024 | Art Matters | Herself, Artist, TEAR | Sky Arts feature documentary by Melvyn Bragg |