b. Angola
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Her artistic and experimental practice uses digital collage, writing, photography, installation, video art, and performance to explore the complexities of a Self influenced by neo- colonial normativity. She works at the intersection of art and spirituality, and centers the decolonization and deconstruction of colonial inheritance pertaining to the body, identity, space, belief, and health. She also uses her work to hold space for marginalized experiences, challenge existing narratives about Africanism/Blackness, and highlight the social realities of gender and human rights inequality.
Together with artist, Anita Sambanje, Wyssolela spent time in the edition ~ verso studio working on monotypes and exploring printmaking in relation to their residency period at LAPA.
“We believe our body of work is a testament to who we are as individuals, what we stand for and how that is reflected within our creations. We are confident in our skills, the language and techniques we have developed, and we believe that our passion, diligence and willingness to step out of our comfort zone will allow us as a duo to make the most of an experience like this residency that will influence our professional and individual growth.” -Anita & Wyssolela