In the current exhibition, rarely seen earlier works are presented alongside more ambitious film narratives.
Zarina Bhimji was born in Mbarara, Uganda in 1963 to Indian parents, and moved to Britain in 1974, two years after the expulsion of Uganda’s Asian community in the Idi Amin era. All Asians had to flee from the country. Because of this, Bhimji feels that she has three identities - Uganda, Asian and British. This comes across strongly in her work. In particular her film work revolves around the themes of identity, liberty and human values.
I was deeply touched by her amazing grasp on all aspects of film making - sound, shooting, colour... And not least her ideas on how to explore and present certain themes. I warmly recommend the exhibition!
www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/zarina-bhimji
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