Kota Khan is a New York-based Yoruba Nigerian lesbian sculptor and installation artist working across metal, ceramic, wood, fiber, and wax. Their practice incorporates mold-making, casting, assemblage, and installation, drawing from their cultural and religious background as well as an interest in material experimentation and spatial construction.
They received a BFA in Studio Art from Hunter College, graduating magna cum laude with Departmental Honors, following a BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Their work has been exhibited at Leubsdorf Art Gallery, All Street Gallery, and Arts Gowanus. Recent professional experience includes Studio Technician at Sculpture Space NYC, Teaching Assistant for Advanced Sculpture: Mold Making at Hunter College, and Gallery & Production Assistant at CUE Art. They also work in exhibition design, theatrical design, and production. Read the full artist statement here.
