Laetitia Ky is an Ivorian artist and activist. Ky’s work is influenced by the beauty of Africa and the hairstyles of African women in the pre-colonial period. Upon pursuing her artistic career, she realized that hair, beyond its aesthetic aspect, could be a means of expression and a strong marker of identity. She creates hair sculptures on her long braids, then photographs them, to convey a message of self-esteem, equality of sexes, acceptance of differences, and tolerance. Each sculpture individually conveys a particular message, but the general idea behind all the works, in addition to representing beauty and Black aesthetics, is to encourage viewers to assume themselves without fear and restraint in order to flourish. Ky uses her art to advocate for women’s rights around the world, especially African women. She also explores these themes in paintings that are rich with symbolism.
2023
Who's that women | Qui est cette femme, LIS10 Gallery
2022
Laetitia Ky. Empow' Hair, LIS10 Gallery
Laetitia Ky, LIS10 Gallery
Group shows
2023
Regards Contemporains, LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery
2022
Aboudia - Armand Boua - Laetitia Ky - Yeanzi, LIS10 Gallery
Fair booths
2024
LIS10 Gallery at AKAA 2024, LIS10 Gallery
2023
LIS10 Gallery at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2023, LIS10 Gallery
