OtherLandz

The New Grotesque

By Rihanata Bigey

Rihanata Bigey is a French-Burkinabè multi-disciplinary artist based in London. Her practice takes inspiration from African cultural heritage and society through painting, sculpture, and installation. She is looking at the culture specifically through the lens of femininity. Rihanata’s work explores the iconographic significance of the Black female body in modern Culture from Western and African societies.

Eve de Haan, Half a Roast Chicken, Power, Neon artwork
Tayo Adekunle, Yemoja, 2020, Framed giclée on hahnemühle, Edition of 5, 890.9 x 594 mm
Colorful art installation by Alya Hatta, on the floor with a decorated cake, candles, and lace trim.
Art exhibit with framed text reading 'London is the place for me' on a yellow background. Artwork by Chantelle Purcell
Person looking at a neon sign that says 'OTHER' with a checkbox next to it, displayed on a wall. Artwork by Eve De Haan, Half a Roast Chicken
Maddalena Zadra, in front of her artwork at Otherlandz launch
Kathy Bailey, in front of art installation at Otherlandz launch 2022
Artwork by Renin Bilginer Two colorful flags with intricate patterns on stands; one has a red pole and the other a blue pole, set against a white background.
Yurim Gough, sculpture on orange pedestal with intricate designs
Person viewing colorful artwork on a pink and white gallery wall, featuring ceramic dishes and framed illustrations. London Art Fair, 2023. Otherlandz stand