Approved: 16.08.2006

Colin Anthony Graham

Artist, Consultant

Approved: 16.08.2006

As an artist I am interested in challenging notions of identity and diversity. Using mixed media I attempt to represent real and abstract forms and notions which deal both historically with my place in a generation of persons of Afro-Caribbean origin as well as a member of a wider international society and culture.

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Artist Statement

As an artist I am interested in challenging notions of identity and diversity. Using mixed media I attempt to represent real and abstract forms and notions which deal both historically with my place in a generation of persons of Afro-Caribbean origin as well as a member of a wider international society and culture.

At present I am looking to highlight the influence of personalities who have shared and contributed to the British experience. I am not seeking to celebrate the individual but utilise them as conduits, who characterise our past, present and future history and make a wider statement which maintains and praises British diversity while illuminating an often ignored link in its rich multiculture.

Current project:
Benjamin Zephaniah 'A British Affair' is an attempt to study Benjamin Zephaniah through visual art, an enquiry into a truly diverse character portrayed through photography and quotes. I am taking a look at Zephaniah from several viewpoints: Britain and the world, creativity, culture, equality, history, humanitarianism, learning, life, love and veganism.

CV & Education

Kingston University, London
Croydon College of Art and Design

Solo Exhibitions
1999    Union Blacks, Black Cultural Archives
1999    Union Blacks, Centerprise,
2000   Union Blacks, Fairfield Halls
2001    Union Blacks, Centerprise,
2002   Union Blacks, Black History Month, Borders UK, London
2002   Union Blacks, Centerprise,
2003   Union Blacks, Foyles, London
2003   Windrush Flag, Windrush event and celebration
2003   Union Blacks, Black History Month, Borders UK, London
2003   Union Blacks, Centerprise,
2004   Union Blacks, First Out, London
2005   Windrush Flag, Windrush event and celebration
2005   Union Blacks, First Out, London
2008   Union Blacks, Black History Month, Evelyn Grace Academy, London
2009   Windrush Flag, Windrush event and celebration

Group Exhibitions
2003   Made in Cornwall exhibition, The Beatrice Royal Art Gallery, Hampshire
2003   Group exhibition, Gallery Kaleidoscope, London
2004   Moving Here, The National Archives, online
2006   Benjamin’s Britain, National Portrait Gallery, London

Documentaries
2003   Union Blacks, BBC Race and Gender documentary
2008   Union Blacks, Empire - Benjamin Zephaniah, music video

Book covers
Benjamin Zephaniah, Too Black Too Strong