Loretta Yussuff is a British figurative artist of Nigerian-Lithuanian heritage born and based in Brixton, South London. Working primarily with oil paints on canvas, she reimagines figures by blending realism with expressive colours and rhythms. Her work explores the human condition, delving into the psychological complexities of individual and collective experiences. Drawing inspiration from the spiritual vibrancy of Van Gogh, the deconstructed figures of Francis Bacon and the emotional intensity both artists convey.
Yussuff’s creative journey began in Fashion Design, earning a BA in Fashion Design from the University for the Creative Arts in 2020. During her studies and after graduating she taught herself how to draw, studying perspective, fashion illustration, still life, and figurative drawing through books and deep practice. This period of intense learning led her to painting, transforming her bedroom into a home studio where she developed her artistic voice. Her commitment to exploring the possibilites of oil paint led to her acceptance into the MA Fine Art: Painting program at the University of the Arts London, where she is currently refining her practice.