RTiiiKA “aah-teeka” is Rosa ter Kuile.

I make work that takes many forms and finds its way into all kinds of places - from public art, murals and illustration to collage, painting, and research collaborations.

My work is rooted in bringing art into unexpected spaces and creating opportunities for people to encounter, make and experience art in new ways.

Since 2025 I have represented myself as my agent, Anika. She has become an advocate for the arts as well as sustainable travel in Bristol. She went viral for her video about the new entrance of Temple Meads station!

I have an interest in road signage (Margaret Calvert fan here), chair design and cycle paths that make sense. I would love to be commissioned to design a zebra crossing one day.

I have made queer condoms and heartbreak repair kits for cyclists. I also tried to be a travelling puppeteer once, which didn’t work out. I’m not afraid to try something new, though it does scare me a bit.

My creative process often starts with scissors and paper-cut collage. I also use inks, paints, pens and my scanner to mix analogue with digital.

I’m the artist behind the Bristol Beacon rebrand and the founder of Bristol Mural Collective.

Socially engaged work is important to me. I have worked with prisoners, at-risk teenagers, school children and community art groups. I care about showing the breadth of an experience. This means making space for the more difficult stories and emotions as well. 

I’ve lived in Amsterdam and the Bay Area, and currently work fromCentrespace Studios, Bristol UK. It is the oldest creative co-operative in the city. I am happy to travel for work. 

Awards:

• Visual Art Newcomer Award (2026)
• Gane Trust Award (2026) 
• Henry Smith Foundation Illustrator Residency (2026)
• £10,000 Arts Council DYCP funding (2023)
• Transform Europe Branding award, for the work with the Bristol Beacon (2022)

Contact
rosa@rtiiika.com 

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