In her works, the German-Senegalese artist Joséphine Sagna investigates the lack of visibility and self-representation of BIPoC people (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and especially of black women in white mainstream society. The artist is inspired not only by her own personal experience, but also by political and media events as well as by the shared images and stories of other BIPoC people in social media. Through her explosive, colorful paintings, emotions such as anger and aggression are conveyed in addition to joy, courage, and hope. The self-confidence and empowerment of the people portrayed can be experienced. At the same time, prejudices are challenged, however, not in a “preaching” way.

Joséphine Sagna sees her art as a political statement for an intersectional feminism and for an improved representation of the concerns of BIPoC people. The catalog accompanies the artist’s first institutional solo exhibition and reflects the ambition of Märkisches Museum Witten to present artistic positions that deal with the current issues of our society.