MA Show 2023

Saira Afzal 

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Saira Afzal sairaafzal.com @saira_afzal15
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2023
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From Dull to Delight

My research focuses on traditional Pakistani art that has been influenced by British culture. Employing truck art as a tool to bring natural joy, comfort, and thoughtful comfort to the busy human race. Like in Pakistan, “Truck Adda” are highway eateries where truck drivers, who expend a lot of mental energy operating this heavy vehicle through long working hours, late at night and early in the morning, far from their families, get a chance to unwind and spend some quality time alone. These habitats are created using vibrant colors and cultural patterns, which act as a form of mental treatment for the people who inhabit them. I created the idea of the Brummie Truck for immigrants in the UK who whilst adjusting to city life, miss their homeland and families. 

MA Show 2023

Kaleidoscope is an exhibition celebrating the talent and creativity from 2022’s MA students at Birmingham School of Art. IRL explores links between practice and theory from our five distinct MA Courses: Fine Art, Contemporary Arts China, Arts & Project Management, Arts & Education Practices and Art & Design: Interdisciplinary Practices. Working across different media and contexts, this exhibition highlights the importance of inhabiting real spaces and a commitment to showcasing […]

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Daniel Onyeke
Daniel Onyeke
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Lucy Gow 
Lucy Gow
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Robert Maurice King
Robert King
IRL
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Bismah Kanwal 
Bismah Kanwal
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