DVAA Member since 2026

Richelle Kota

WEBsite: www.richelle.work

About:

Richelle Kota is a Liberian refugee, writer, interdisciplinary visual artist, and researcher living and creating in Philadelphia, PA. Visual work has been shown in Philadelphia, New York, Lancaster, and Germany. Written work has been published by Ghost City Press, Plantin Magazine, and CALYX, among others. Kota received a Bachelor's Degree from Temple University in Spanish Language, Literature, and Linguistics and Art History.

Artist Statement:

The collective human experience is made up of tiny, distinct moments and memories. This is why my work synthesizes themes of disenfranchisement, queerness, identity, and class. There is still beauty, pride, strength, and resilience in the struggle to overcome our conditions. Each work presents an opportunity for the viewer to connect deeply with the minute complexities that create our unique individual experiences.