Autobiography Archives

Afterthoughts of a Walk on the Naze

In the year of his death, my great-uncle, the artist Nigel Henderson, wrote a letter addressed to my future self. In his letter, he asked

A Pledge

A Pledge is a work that explores the interconnected states of generational trauma, mental and physical health and communal agency. The film begins with the

6:30

6:30 is Larry Achiampong’s debut documentary short. Made over lockdown 2021, 6:30 is a subjective meditation on the intersections of national trauma, personal dignity and

A Letter (Side B)

A Letter (Side B) looks at the affective impact of history, immigration and geographical separation on two brothers living in Britain and Ghana. Through the

3rd aye

The long-unawaited treacle-trequel of the “aye” heterology following the unfathomably suckercessfool prequel-equal-sequel, “i 2 aye” (over 40 awards at over 50 festivals in 1st 6

Glass Factory (Stekliani, 1972, Everyday)

‘After the factory closure, most of Vasily’s archives were destroyed by the looters. Only one can of film did survived – it was buried deep

NOX

NOX is an immersive exhibition that imagines the psychological consequences of a future populated by smart systems and intelligent machines. NOX (short for ‘Nonhuman Excellence’)

Berlin Mirror (2042 Retrospective)

Berlin Mirror (2042 Retrospective) is Chapter 10 of Lawrence Lek’s Bonus Levels (2013-2016), a series of site-specific video games based on alternate versions of real

QE3

QE3 forms Chapter 11 of Lawrence Lek’s Bonus Levels (2013-2016), a series of site-specific video games based on alternate versions of real places. Conceived as

E-MINOR

E-Minor’s starting point is a linoleum tile depicting a clown’s face that existed in the basement of Hill’s grandparents’ home on Staten Island, New York.

Being John Smith

“An autobiographical reflection on his unassuming name leads the filmmaker down a wayward path through family photographs, personal archives, and internet searches. Alternately wry and

The Retreat

Exile as a space for transnational solidarity is explored through a discursive, community-oriented process of production centred around a retreat in the South of France.

VEINS (slightly soft)

During the COVID 19 pandemic, Williams Gamaker was invited by artist Bianca Hlywa to support Refugee Solidarity South East, an online fundraiser for Lewisham Refugee

Casting Kanchi

Casting Kanchi (2015) is a spatialised and expanded version of House of Women (2017) and a response to the casting of white actor Jean Simmons

Lagareh – The Last Born

Lagerah – The Last Born is a work anchored around theories of abolition, rebellion, ancestral knowledge and love. Shot on location in Scotland, London and

Themes: Autobiography