Bianca Raffaella | |
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Born | 1992 (age 32–33) |
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Notable work | In the Rose Garden (2022) |
Website | biancaraffaella |
Bianca Raffaella (born 1992) is a British artist, activist and public speaker. [1] [2]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | The Unique Boutique | Herself, Guest Designer | Episode 2 | [19] |
2024 | Art Matters | Herself, Artist, TEAR | Sky Arts feature documentary by Melvyn Bragg |