Complex world-building scenarios are more commonly associated with science fiction, mystery, and fantasy novels than with art. For some contemporary painters, the creation of fictional worlds provides space to rewrite the narrative of real society and put historically marginalized groups at the center. IncludingFour visual artists - Toyin Ojih Odutola, Sedrick Chisom, Umar Rashid and Julie Buffalohead - have been Incorporate world-building into your own work. They use novels as the basis for their creations, exploring the different identities and relationships of people in society, fictional histories, apocalyptic futures, and fables based on Aboriginal creation myths.

Imagination is a powerful tool. These artists harness the power of fiction and allegory to create visually striking works that critically explore issues in society. In their intricate world, they envision future prospects. By creating another world - as the best science fiction writers and filmmakers do - they reveal with greater clarity what history (or the present) has overlooked.

The article mentioned that the works of these four artists will be exhibited at the 2023 Art Basel Miami Beach exhibition.

Toyin Ogihe Oduto is represented by Jack Shainman Gallery (Kinderhook, New York).

Cedric Chisholm is represented by Matthew Brown Gallery (Los Angeles) and @PilarCorrias.

Uma Rashid is represented by @Blum and Poe (Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo).

Julie Buffalohead is represented by Jessica Silverman Gallery (San Francisco).

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