Jannat Hussain is an interdisciplinary artist and creative facilitator. Her practice orientates the space between introspective realities and outward expression, where close observation of the self and interpersonal dynamics translates into highly emotive responses. Her work is experiential, operating on the erudition of feeling. It consists of extrapolating sentimental moments in her life that are worthy of rendering, to map her emotional landscape.

Jannat’s current concerns lie in using the material and cultural attributes of sculpture and performance art to unpack various forms of intimacy, tracing how vulnerability and connection manifest within personal and collective experiences. The tactile qualities of clay and the transformative effects of nature on land currently serve as anchoring points in her practice, emphasising the role of memory in honouring relationships when investigating the broader dimensions of intimacy.

She is currently the Creative Programme Coordinator for Arts Network, an arts and mental health charity, and is on the Artist Council for a-n The Artist Information Company. Selected exhibitions include Tate Britain, The V&A, The Albany Theatre, Cooke Latham Gallery & FILET.

Group exhibitions

  • Heavy Traces. Light Trails. [11/24], FILET space, London

  • Light Beams Under A Bridge [09/2024], Kings Cross, London

  • (Dis)embodied Burdens [09/2022] Cooke Latham Gallery, London

  • Heart to Heart - Head To Head [7/2022] Art Bypass Gallery, London

  • Central Saint Martins MA Fine Art Show [06/2022] Central Saint Martins, London

  • Ajker [02/2022] Tati Craft Hub, London

  • The Factory Project [10/2021] Factory Road, London

  • Babel [07/2019] Willesden Gallery, London

  • Central Saint Martins Graduate Show [05/2019] Central Saint Martins, London

  • Haramacy, [04/2019], The Albany Theatre, London

  • Friday Late: Art Schooled [04/2019] Victoria & Albert Museum

  • Crossing Cultures [11/2018] RichMix, London

  • The Age of New Babylon [11/2018] The Lethaby Gallery, London

  • Pressure Makes Diamonds [09/2018] RichMix, London

  • Late at Tate: Cut & Colour [10/2017] Tate Britain, London

  • Glory In Dis Honour [08/2017] The Artworks Elephant, London

  • The Beauty of Being British Asian [08/2017] Truman Brewery, Bricklane London

Curatorial Projects

  • Community Showcase: 30 Years of Arts Network [03/2026], Arts Network, ArtHub Studios

  • Shared Ground, Collective Projects [11/2025], Arts Network, ArtHub Studios

  • Heavy Traces. Light Trails. [11/2024] FILET space, London

  • Festival of Belonging [05/2024] Arts Network, ArtHub Studios Gallery

  • Community Showcase [05/2024] Arts Network, ArtHub Studios Gallery

  • Festival of Belonging [10/2024] Arts Network, Gallery SE6

  • Bei Frammenti [03/2024] Arts Network, Lee Green

  • I don’t call enough, but I’m here now, A solo presentation by Laisul Hoque [01/2024] Oitij-jo

Residences:

  • Haramacy [04/2019] The Albany Theatre, London

  • The Age of New Babylon [06/2018] Chelsea College of Arts, London

Talks/Panels:

  • [09/2023] Celebrating Bengali Arts & Culture. Panel discussion, Elo Melo Festival - Whitechapel Gallery

  • [04/2019] Decolonising art schools & education in panel talk led by AZEEMA. Friday Late: Art Schooled - Victoria & Albert Museum

  • [08/2017] Panel: Womanhood, Muslim, Artist. - The Artworks Elephant

Writing:

Education:

  • 2020 - 2022 MA FINE ART, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS

  • 2016 - 2019 BA FINE ART, CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS

  • 2015 - 2016 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN, CAMBERWELL COLLEGE OF ARTS

Occupation:

  • Creative Programme Coordinator & facilitator at Arts Network