Artist's CV

Artist's Bio

Born in Germany and raised in the United Kingdom, Whitney Muwazi is a student currently studying for a BA (Hons) in Fine Art in London, UK. Furthermore, this CV contains contact details, an artist statement, education, and solo/group exhibitions, plus more exciting projects Whitney has been involved in. As an artist in the making, she does not shy away from learning, assimilating feedback, adapting, developing, and experimenting. Whitney also delves into studio installations, whereby a serene aura is recreated through an elegant presentation.

Artist Statement

“Fine Art has always been comforting and relaxing, allowing freedom to occur in my mind. It made me fall in love with delving into a part of myself yet to be discovered. Similarly, filmmaking and photography (under the Moving Image category) are well-loved forms of art I have incorporated into my studio practice. 

 

While African art is part of my identity and subtly drives my creations, my main objective within my practice is to add a sense of stillness and serenity to the notion of making Fine Art. 

 

I have experimented with various materials such as newspaper, clay, cotton, thread, tin foil, acrylic paint, colourful fabrics, dried flowers, jewellery, beads, and shop bought furniture (from charity shops as well as Ikea) to add to a serene living room aesthetic within my studio. 

 

Regarding Moving Image, I have delved into photography, film and editing within my practice; concentrating on creating visuals that allow for tranquil/quiet moments through soft spoken voiceovers. 

 

Furthermore, the themes I worked around in my practice included diaspora, culture, meaning behind materials, tranquility, stillness, performance through sculpture, calming colours, smell, and serene installations that welcome the audience.”


Let's connect

whitneym.thearts@outlook.com

Education
  • 2022 – 2025: Kingston University London – BA (Hons) Fine Art- First Class
  • 2020 – 2021: UCA- University for the Creative Arts (Canterbury) – Level 3 Diploma in Art, Design, and Media Practice – Distinction
  • 2017 – 2018: Brentford School for Girls – A level in Fine Art – C grade
  • 2016 – 2017: Brentford School for Girls – GCSE’s in Art – B grade
I specialise in:
  • Video/Film
  • Editing
  • Performance
  • Photography
  • Mono printing
  • Painting (Portrait and Abstract)
  • Sketching
  • Creating from 3D materials
  • 3D Sculpture
  • Knowledge of the Fine Arts
  • Quick adapted thinking
  • Problem Solving - ability to adapt and understand if something is not working within my practice
Selected Current and Upcoming GROUP shows:

·      Year 1 – B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts – The Swan Exhibition – 29/11/2022 – KT1 2QJ – Group exhibition – Name of Exhibition: “On Three, Camera Ready…”

Selected Current and Upcoming SOLO shows:
  • Year 3 – B.A (Hons) Fine Art -Degree Show- 19/05/25-16/06/25– KT1 2QJ-Solo exhibition – Name of exhibition– “`How I Find Myself in Time”
  • Year 3 – B.A (Hons) Fine Art –Making And Showing- 17/02/25-07/03/25– KT1 2QJ-Group exhibition- Name of exhibition– “Sculpture `in Studio”
  • Year 3 – B.A (Hons) Fine Art – Formative Assessment – 26/11/24– KT1 2QJ-Solo exhibition- Name of exhibition– “How I Sculpt…”
  • Year 3 – B.A (Hons) Fine Art – The Swan Critique- 19/11/24– KT1 2QJ-Solo exhibition- Name of exhibition– “Dreamy Tales”

·        Year 3 – B.A. (Hons) Fine Art – In Real Time Exhibtion – 30/09/2024 – KT1 2QJ – Solo exhibition – Name of Exhibition: “The collation of objects through stillness”.

 

.    Year 2 – B.A. (Hons) Fine Art -The Swan Exhibition – 11/03/2024 – KT1 2QJ – Solo exhibition – Name of Exhibition: “The express through the Process of Sculpture”.

 

.    Year 2 – B.A. (Hons) Fine Art Tentacular Thinking Exhibition – 04/10/2023 – KT1 1NB – Solo exhibition – Name of Exhibition: “The Blues of Connected Thinking”.

 

·       UCA – Year 1- Diploma in Art, Design and Media – End of year virtual online Exhibition- 23/05/21– CT1 3AN- Sole exhibition– Name of exhibition- “Mother nature and daughter’s nurture.”

 

·      6th Form Exhibition – 14/05/2018 – TW8 0PF – Solo exhibition – Name of Exhibition: “Culture of mine.”

 


Selected Commissions:

2023, MUZAANA CARE SERVICES, PORTRAIT POSTCARDS ART. I sold numerous birthday cards called “Sorrow in Culture” that I created in 2018. I printed the artwork in postcard form, which was sold to MCS (a care company) and given to clients/staff.


Publications:

Year 2 – Participated in the Publication as Exhibition show- 13/12/23 and 14/12/23- Stanley Picker Gallery- KT1 2SG – Solo Publication – Name of Publication: “The Process of Sculpture, Newspaper, Paint, and Dried Flowers”.

Markets

  • Year 2 BA (Hons) Fine Art – Careers Festival: KSA Student market – 19/10/2023- KT1 2EE- Solo Market – Name of market: “Notecards for sale”

 

  • Year 2- BA (Hons) Fine Art– KSA Christmas Market- 15/12/23-17/12/23– KT 1TP- Solo Market – Name of Market: “Dance because it’s Christmas!”
Collections:

In progress

Residencies:
  • Year 2 – BA (Hons) Fine Art- Performed on The Dorich House Museum terrace- 9/01/24 and 22/01/24- SW15 3RN – Name of Performance: “To be strong and elegant in dance”
Awards

In progress