Rachel Alice Mangaya K

a London-based multimedia artist with a background in Combined Fine Art and Multimedia, working across painting and photography. My practice explores the unvarnished realities of women's representation and the hidden protective dynamics within traditional African marriages.
Through my work, I investigate the brutal amnesia surrounding homes and domestic spaces fractured by systemic homophobia and the heteronormative expectations embedded within some Indigenous African communities. My practice reflects on the emotional and personal costs of survival while honouring the profound mutual sacrifices individuals make to preserve life, love, dignity, and safety within traditional African cultural contexts.

By weaving together personal narratives and broader social histories, my work challenges silence, questions inherited cultural norms, and creates space for conversations about identity, belonging, resilience, and care.

Academic Background
(MA) in Psychiatry, Psychology&Neuroscience (Research) in
King's College University of London | May 2024 – April 2025
Conducted research focused on Vascular Dementia and Schizophrenia.
Worked directly with two patients as part of the research process, following appropriate research protocols.
Following careful consideration, I made the personal decision not to submit my dissertation to King's College London.
BA (Hons) Fine Art & Art History
Goldsmiths, University of London
Course Head: Roger Bates
Foundation Diploma in Fine Art & Design
Chelsea School of Art & Design
Tutor: John Crossley
BA Art & Media
University of Westminster, London
Foundation Studies in Fine Art & Design
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Professional Profile
Curator, Fine Artist, Painter and Sculptor with an interdisciplinary background spanning contemporary art, exhibition curation, installation, painting, sculpture, and academic research. Experienced in developing international exhibitions, collaborative projects, and site-specific installations that bring together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. My practice explores the relationship between visual art, architecture, performance, psychology, and social ...

Showcase 2026
*Dak'ART Biennale de I 'Art Africain
*St Peter Church September 2026
*Bentley Priory London Middx June 2026
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*Venice the Biennale 2026 July

Showcase@2025
Exhibition Lux-Afrique Polo Date: June 26th 2025
Location: Sussex, London UK
Event: Polo,