About Kay
Multi-media artist and illustrator Kay Gasei has always been drawn to stories and symbolism. Growing up in Southeast London to Zambian parents, his father would often tell him symbolic tales across history, which piqued his interest as a child in these esoteric ideas. His pieces have offered him a space for deep self-reflection through visual symbols that allow the viewer to build an intimate sense of connection to his works. The narratives and common characters that thread throughout his oeuvre really grab you, making you question who they are and their significance. His perceptive use of imagery, colour and texture speaks in a deeper, more subconscious language.
Summary
In this episode, we discuss the learned sense of adaptability of those who have grown up in first-generation immigrant households in the UK, the importance of cultural capital - how it’s often used to thwart the growing empowerment of marginalised groups, and third culture identity in London.
References
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
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Credits
Our theme music is by Alix Julian Edwards
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Ep 10: Kay Gasei | on being a Londoner, cultural capital and adaptability