Bianca Raffaella (born 1992) is a British artist, activist and public speaker.
Life and work
Raffaella is registered blind and known for 'tactile painting'
along with her use of 'soft colours, dusty shadows, and smooth empty spaces which symbolise vision loss';
described by Jonathan Jones in
The Guardian as 'ethereally beautiful works'.
Her work explores themes of memory,
perception, and fragility.
The first registered blind student to graduate from Kingston University with a First class degree in the visual arts.
In November 2024 Flowers Gallery announced representation of Bianca Raffaella along with her first major solo exhibition, Faint Memories in February 2025.
Exhibitions
Solo
Group
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. Coordinated by Yinka Shonibare, under his theme of 'Reclaiming Magic'.
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Coinciding with Richmond Literature Festival.
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In collaboration with King's College London, Shape Arts and AccessArt. Coinciding with UK Disability History Month.
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Inaugural artists' residency exhibition.
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The final show for the inaugural Tracey Emin Artists' Residency.
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Awards
Artist residencies
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2022/23 — Artist-in-residence, Orleans House, London
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2023/24 — TEAR, Margate. Selected by Tracey Emin for the inaugural Tracey Emin Artist Residency (2023–24) at TKE Studios in Margate.
Commissions
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2022 — Commissioned by King's College London in collaboration with Shape Arts and AccessArt. Coinciding with UK Disability History Month.
Features
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November 2024 — Three To Watch, Hotly tipped female talent of the British art scene, Harper's Bazaar Magazine UK.
Filmography
Television
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| The Unique Boutique | Herself, Guest Designer| Episode 2
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| 2024 | Art Matters | Herself, Artist, TEAR | Sky Arts feature documentary by Melvyn Bragg | |
See also
External links
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Listen to Bianca Raffaella and Tracey Emin on Today (BBC Radio 4) from the BBC
