Our People, Our Spirit, Our Stories | MoSes Quiquine

Born in 1996, Quiquine is an artist of French Caribbean descent whose work involves a reconfiguration of couture fashion with found objects, a practice that relates to religious syncretism, or the combining of different religions or schools of thought.

He believes in Nichiren Buddhism, one of the largest schools of Japanese Buddhism that originated in the thirteenth century, and he is known for his meticulous research process.

MoSes grew up in Camden, surrounded by the area’s long tradition of alternative fashion, creativity and multicultural expression. According to the Ben Uri Research Unit, he was was heavily influenced by his mother, Chantal Quiquine, a stylist who owned an archive of vintage couture garments. Access to these clothes and textiles from an early age helped shape his fascination with fabric, craftsmanship and storytelling through dress.

Camden’s reputation as a centre for creative subcultures is reflected in Quiquine’s work, which often blurs the lines between fashion and art. Rather than following a traditional art-school path, he developed skills through tailoring, costume-making and working with found materials, creating pieces that feel both handmade and deeply personal.

Quiquine’s work is often inspired by museum collections and incorporates rich historic references, sculptural fashion, and large-scale tapestries. He is interested in the emotional engagement and tension involved in transforming discarded materials to explore themes of identity, representation, and mysticism related to race and culture.