The Documentary Podcast Bianca Raffaella: A world of blurred vision
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Jan 12, 2026 Bianca Raffaella is a partially sighted British painter whose unique work revolves around touch and memory, winning her the Women in Arts Prize. She shares how her visual experience influences her art, describing her process of painting with peripheral fragments and intuitive gestures. Bianca reflects on her journey from battling an eating disorder to finding healing through painting, and discusses her upcoming solo exhibition while preparing a piece that intimately explores embodied motherhood. Her art captures the essence of her experiences, revealing beauty in blurred vision.
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Winning While Pregnant
- Bianca recalls being shortlisted and then winning the Women in Arts awards while five weeks pregnant.
- She describes the win as powerful for visibility and responsibility as a partially sighted artist.
Design Shows For Multiple Senses
- Bianca plans to add an audio guide and tactile pieces so visitors can access the exhibition by sound and touch.
- She recommends using QR codes and 3D tactile works to make visual art more inclusive.
Painting By Touch And Mix
- In the studio Bianca mixes diluted paints and layers washes using sponges to create large, translucent fields.
- She uses touch, varied paint consistencies, and paper plates to control colour and texture because she cannot precisely see amounts.