ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Kuda Mushangi (b. 1995) is an award-winning artist and architect based in London.
He studied Architecture at the Liverpool School of Architecture, completing his Master of Architecture degree in 2020. Alongside his architectural work, Mushangi has developed a distinctive visual art practice that explores contemporary themes through a multidisciplinary lens.
In 2020, he was recognised as a young emerging artist through an open call by Tate Modern and Tate Collective. The following year, he was awarded the Holy Art Gallery Prize. His work has continued to receive critical attention—featured in Artist Talk Magazine in 2021 and shortlisted for the Ingram Prize in 2022.
Mushangi’s work was exhibited at the prestigious London Design Festival in 2024, and in 2025, he was shortlisted for the East London Art Prize. Through both his architectural and artistic practice, he remains deeply engaged with creative communities across the UK.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Kuda Mushangi's oil paintings delve into the profound emotional complexities of migration, grounding his practice in rich narratives, storytelling, and allegory. His work fearlessly weaves together universal themes of love, loneliness, joy, and self-doubt, drawing from personal experience while transcending cultural boundaries.
Mushangi's architecture background is intrinsic to his artistic approach. This training profoundly influences his distinctive style, which is characterised by bold geometric shapes and flat fields of vibrant colour. His canvases thoughtfully explore interior elements, spatial dynamics, and the intricate balance of form, transforming everyday objects and domestic scenes into compelling visual statements. Through this lens, he invites viewers to contemplate intimacy and human connection within meticulously constructed worlds.
Mushangi firmly believes in the power of honesty, humanity, and the beauty found in the everyday to forge deep connections. He strives to strike a delicate balance between the autobiographical and the universal, inviting audiences not only to engage with his unique story but also to reflect on their own experiences. His evocative use of colour and form creates a contemplative, sometimes unsettling, yet always engaging atmosphere, prompting viewers to immerse themselves in the narratives he unfolds.