What do you want to explore?

I want to use this project to explore ideas of heritage and identity through the lens of islandness, using as a chance to compare and contrast culture here in Jersey to my own South Asian heritage.

Why it matters to you?

My heritage is something very important to me, especially as non-white person growing up on a predominantly white island in the UK. I enjoy exploring it because South Asian culture is something that is rarely seen here and it allows me to share my culture with others while also getting to learn more about it myself.

How do you wish to develop this project?

I am planning on making a photobook from this project so will need to carry out a large number of planned shoots so I have enough material to work with.

When and Where you intend to begin your study?

I am planning on uses a variety of artist references whose work revolves around the concept of heritage, family and identity and conducting shoots inspire by them, making sure to implement parts of my traditional culture to further push these themes and add more visual interest.

I am planning on starting off by looking at French photographer, Vasantha Yogananthan, specifically his work “The Myth of Two Souls” which is a retelling of The Ramayana using images from modern day India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. I like how he ties his images back to text as well as his editing style and am planning on doing a shoot inspired by his work at some point in the future.