Mayor Kiki

Mayor Kiki, born 1999, studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy from 2018 to 2021, and at the Karlsruhe Art Academy from 2021 to the present, as a master’s student in Kristina Buch’s class

“For me, drawing is the medium for which I have developed the greatest passion and love. Looking back, it was also my first form of artistic expression. For me, drawing is direct and intimate. In my artistic practice, my aim has become to playfully reflect on sensitive issues relating to sexuality, gender roles and the female experience. Often inspired by the experiences of those around me, the myths and folklore I come across, as well as snippets from digital media and, not least, my own personal experiences. Due to my Brazilian background, I am drawn to incorporating tropical flora and fauna into my scenes. “

Exhibitions:

– Annual Exhibitions, Düsseldorf Academy of Fine Arts (2019, 2020) – Group exhibition

– Annual Exhibitions, State Academy of Fine Arts, Karlsruhe (2021, 2022, 2024) – Group exhibition

– Scheibenhardt Castle, Karlsruhe (2022) – Group

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– Kallinowski Raum, Karlsruhe (2023) – Solo exhibition

– Badischer Kunstverein, Karlsruhe (2023) – Group exhibition

– Luis Leu, Karlsruhe (2024) – Group exhibition

– Graduation exhibition (Diploma), Karlsruhe (2025) – Solo exhibition

– Casa Figueira / Residência São João, Brazil (2025) – Group exhibition and artist residency