Kay Gasei is an emerging artist from London who recently won the Kate Bryan Soho House Prize. In this episode, he talks about his Zambian heritage, his thoughts on “cultural capital” and elitism, the symbolism, recurring motifs and invented characters in his works, and his decision to anchor himself to a gallery.

Kay Gasei talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images and captions on consideringart.com

They Came in White Suits from the Cultural Capital series

Power to the People: We Back to do Maintenance

Window Pains

Malcolm X

Where Do We Go From Here

The Rhythm of Maa

All images are © Kay Gasei

Kay Gasei has a current “playful collaborative” show with Craig Keenan at East Art Gallery in London

He has a forthcoming solo show with Chilli Art Projects in August 2023

Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial