Hilda Kortei
Overview
“I paint with intent – to inject life into symbols and shapes. I give them meaning, and they create their own.” - Hilda Kortei
Hilda Kortei's artistic practice is deeply rooted in her personal experiences. She has cultivated a unique semiotic system of painting characterised by its raw, playful, and material-driven approach. Her creative endeavours encompass a wide range of mediums, including painting, assemblage and installation. Within this diverse and expressive artistic repertoire, Kortei delves into themes related to violence and survival, shedding light on the intricate socio-political realities that shape her daily life.
Her artworks challenge viewers to contemplate the physicality of colour, gesture, shape, and texture, all while seeking to discover notions of body, kinship, and resilience. In her artistic journey, Kortei finds meaning in both the material and the immaterial, offering a profound exploration of these multifaceted concepts.
Biography
Hilda Kortei (b.1994) lives and works in London. She completed a BA in Graphic Design at the Arts University Bournemouth (2015), and an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art (2023). She was awarded both the Sir Frank Bowling Grant and the Leverhulme Trust Arts Scholarship in 2021, and took part in the ‘She Curates The Residency’ at Villa Lena in Tuscany (2023). She has presented solo exhibitions with Harlesden High Street, London (2023) and Cob Gallery, London (2021), and a duo show at FOLD Gallery, London (2022). She has an upcoming group exhibition with Sim Smith London.
Her work has been featured in group exhibitions internationally, by galleries and curatorial projects including: Tara Downs, New York (2023); Wilder Gallery, London (2023); Frieze No.9 Cork Street, London (2023); The Who Gallery, London (2023); Studio 127, London (2023); PM/AM, London (2023); Catherine Gallery, Tasmania (2022); The Regency Town House, Brighton (2022); Soho Revue, London (2022); The Molasses Gallery, London (2020); Das Giftraum, Berlin (2017) and The Horniman Museum, London (2011).
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