Kay Gasei is an emerging artist from London who recently won the Kate Bryan Soho House Prize. In this episode, he talks about his Zambian heritage, his thoughts on “cultural capital” and elitism, the symbolism, recurring motifs and invented characters in his works, and his decision to anchor himself to a gallery.
Kay Gasei talking with Bob Chaundy
Accompanying images and captions on consideringart.com
They Came in White Suits from the Cultural Capital series
Power to the People: We Back to do Maintenance
Window Pains
Malcolm X
Where Do We Go From Here
The Rhythm of Maa
All images are © Kay Gasei
Kay Gasei has a current “playful collaborative” show with Craig Keenan at East Art Gallery in London
He has a forthcoming solo show with Chilli Art Projects in August 2023
Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
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