Today's episode is one of several featuring some of the artists from the 2023 Kensington & Chelsea Art Week/Trail, for info go to: https://www.kcaw.co.uk or @KCAWlondon

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Saira Jamieson @sairajamieson

Born in London, to Pakistani parents, Saira Jamieson was raised in a household of both immense cultural pride as well as deep religiosity. These levers, were the inspiration and rebellious fuel of her early artistic impulses. Through painting and drawing, Saira found escapism, creating otherworldly terrains of symbolism.

Her diarised sketches and “Sarabesque” scripture like forms became a secret language. Unknowingly, it would impact the rest of her life.

Breaking down barriers and preconceptions inside and outside her culture is a constant. Having fought so long to be seen and have a voice, she and her work have now matured. Confident in her skin, she uses not just her art but her voice to champion the unrepresented and particularly female creatives.

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