Sabrina Tirvengadum (1984, British Mauritian) is a visual artist based in London. Her artistic practice is a reflection of her diverse background, weaving together her rich cultural heritage and personal experiences. Rooted in her family history in Mauritius and influenced by the impacts of colonialism, Sabrina’s art explores the intricacies of identity, relationships and the human experience. With a background in Photographic Arts from the University of Westminster and years of experience as a graphic designer, Sabrina’s artistic journey is one of continuous exploration and growth.
As a co-founder of We’re All Human, Sabrina strives to promote inclusivity in digital spaces, using her art as a powerful tool to challenge and disrupt ableist systems in both her culture and Western society. Her artwork stands as a testament to her resilience and determination, a vivid tapestry of her personal identity and the diverse stories that have shaped her life.
Sabrina’s practice is a dynamic blend of collages, digital illustrations, generative AI art, graphics and photography. She constantly pushes the boundaries of her artistic abilities and experiments with new techniques and mediums. She invites viewers to join her in a journey of self-discovery and reflection.
Events / Funded projects
2023: Leytonstone Loves Film Community Fund, Short Film: Nostalgic Leytonstone, Barbican
2023: Judge for R&D Photo Competition, WGSN
2023: Judge for Redbridge Design Challenge 2023, Creative People and Places funded by Arts Council
2023: Workshop for Redbridge Design Challenge 2023, Creative People and Places funded by Arts Council
2023: Wiilma Ambassador (not-for-profit arts organisation)
2022: London Creative Network (LCN) at SPACE Studios
Exhibitions
2023: Afternoon Chai, Billboard, SPACE Gallery, Ilford, London
2023: Future Focus: New Terrain @ Parallel London, Devonshire Square
2023: If we were Marrier d’Unienville, Runner up, Visible Artist Award, House of St Barnabas and Audible Head office
2023: Lafami (Mauritius), NAE OPEN 2023, New Art Exchange
2023: If we were Marrier d’Unienville, Becoming Monumental, Autograph, Becoming Monumental at Old Street, outdoor display, As part of Autograph’s exhibition, YOU NAME IT by Sasha Huber
2023: If we were Marrier d’Unienville, Becoming Monumental, Autograph, Online Exhibition As part of Autograph’s exhibition, YOU NAME IT by Sasha Huber
2023: My Fiancé – After he proposed, Small File Photo Festival, Photography Unthinking, Online Exhibition
2023: My Fiancé – After he proposed, Shortlisted, Small File Photo Festival, The Photographers’ Gallery
2023: If we were Marrier d’Unienville, New Year Exhibition, The Print House Gallery
2021: HomeMade Film screening with Leytonstone Loves Film + Barbican
2021, RyeHereRyeNow Poster Exhibition with London Design Festival
2021 Wiilma’s ‘Create and Connect Safely from Home’ Exhibition supported by Barbican’s Leytonstone Loves Film Festival
2020: #HomeIs Online screening, Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019 and Barbican
2009, exhibited photography project “Behind closed eyes” at the Leytonstone Art Trail, London
2007, Photography exhibition “Behind closed eyes”, Free Range, The Truman Brewery, London
2006, Touch Exhibition “Dead Celebrities”, Polish Cultural Institute, London
2006, Photography exhibition “Focus on Guangzhou” Guangdong Museum of Art, China
2006, Exhibition “Focus on Guangzhou” in London Gallery West
Published / Press
2023, Envisaging Genealogies and Disability Justice, Sabrina Tirvengadum x Bindi Vora, Autograph
2023, The top 5 art exhibitions to see in London in November, Tabish Khan, FAD Magazine
2023, Project, Her eyes, Shades of Noir
2023, Studio Highlights, SPACE Studios
2022, Text, Andrew Brown: Entangled Ilford, SPACE Studios
2022, Collage pieces, NYM magazine
2021, Interview, Creative Entrepreneur
2020, Dating: Mixed Signals, written and illustration featured on dubble online magazine