NTANGOU BADILA

Ntangou Badila is a Congolese visionary based in Brooklyn N.Y. Raised in a multifaceted household of self employed artist parents, with nine siblings, perpetual nurturing toward the exploration of creativity was/ is a lifestyle .
Having recently transitioned from an extensive career in the Pastry Arts, the burgeoning of more artistic freedom has allowed her passions to flourish. In the past five years, she has been featured on Afro Punk, Okay Africa, Demur mag. and was the cover artist for Snax Magazine phoenix issue 2019.
Badila has spoken on artist panels and radio podcasts, works as a teaching artist in several inner city high schools, and has presented her work in numerous collaborative art shows throughout New York City. “Queendwombmen”, her first solo show debuted spring 2017 and she continues to push her vision and creations for the world to enjoy illustrious indulgences . Her sophomore exhibition in 2019, displayed at the Hudson Area Library, titled “Gemini Moon”.
Featuring in this collective exhibit are pieces from “Pop Culture” a rendition of indigenous tribes throughout regions of Africa in futuristic vibrant colors boldly showcasing sacred women in a contemporary fashion. And “ALIGNMENT”, pieces abstracting anatomy, relinquishing the boundaries on ideal body image. Badila’s works are heavily influenced by women. “I am a strong advocate for the magic that we are” .