Gisèle Nzolameso is a Congolese (DR) born and UK based artist. She did her foundation degree in Fine Art Skills and Practices as well as her BA (Hons) Fine Art at Byam Shaw School of Art, Central Saint Martins, London.

Much of her inspiration originates from her experience of living in several countries (Congo DR, Belgium, France and the UK) and having a multilingual background (Swahili, Lingala, French and English). Hence, issues of identity are of great interest for her.

As a former singer, Nzolameso is immensely moved by music. She is also interested in issues concerning Social equality, which has extended in Nzolameso’s involvement with the design and execution of community-focused projects.

Gisèle states that her practice: “explores the themes of identity, gender, poverty, exploitation and social justice. I invite my audience to confront rather than escape the reality of socio-political issues. In an ambiguous manner at times and sometimes in a more direct style of representation, I aim to give viewers subject for thought and discussion. I believe mixed media helps convey a different perspective over issues that are arguably accepted as commonplace. That is why I work in a wide variety of media including, but not limited to, performance art,  digital photography, collage and painting.”

CURRENT PROJECTS

2011-2012

Project Manager and Curator for two projects inspired by the Cultural Olympiad: “Within the Frame: Communal Tales” (group exhibition) and “Inspire Me Art” (artists lead workshops for young people aged 14 to 25).

2012

Artist assistant to OWANTO for her project “Clap Your Hands Africa.”

 

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2012

‘Within the Frame: Communal Tales’
More information coming soon.

2011

‘High Town Art For All’
2 October 2010– 22 January 2011
40, High Town Road, Luton, UK (group show)

 

2010

‘Meet Me at Sunset 2010′
Charity Fundraising Project for SMLLCA – St Michael ‘s Lark Lane Community Association, Independent Liverpool Biennial,
6 November – 27 November
GALLERY4ALLARTS, Liverpool, UK (group show)

‘Left to Die’
16 October- 27 October
GALLERY4ALLARTS – Gallery 2,
Independents Liverpool Biennial, Liverpool, UK (solo show)

‘The Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair’
7 October – 10 October
Candid Galleries, London, UK (group show)

 ‘Your Screams Are Not Forgotten’
29 June – 3 July
Byam Shaw School of Art
Central Saint Martins, London, UK (BA Hons degree show)

2008

‘Blow My Skirt Up’
8 October – 16 November,
Chelsea Futurespace gallery, London, UK (group show)

 

ART EDUCATION

2009 – 2010
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Byam Shaw School of Art/Central Saint Martins  (University of the Arts London).

2007-2009
FDA Fine Art Skills and Practices, Byam Shaw School of Art/Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London).

 

AWARDS, BURSARIES

2010 Richard Reeves Foundation, £1000 towards Your Screams Are Not Forgotten.

 

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Feb 2008 – Mar 2009
Gallery assistant at Chelsea space, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London.

Mar 2009 – May 2009
Assistant to multiple artists for their work with young people at Arts Express, London.