Offsite9: Hanifa Hudson - Social Death
Hanifa Hudson is a female activist born and bred in Wolverhampton of Jamaican heritage. She is best known for her pioneering work in break dancing and her activists' roll in the fight for reparatory justice. Her work is inspired by the ethos of music and dance: movements are the vibrations of sound; colours are the feelings of her fight.
“Social death and the legacy of British colonialism are at the heart of this work, particularly how these things effect people of the diaspora. My work will be presented on MDF sheets, using acrylic paint and the soles of my feet treading in my shoes. I’m also giving a brief discussion on my history. Music is a key element within each piece and has colours, shapes, means, and so does my artwork.
Synaesthesia is both the name and concept of my artwork. This piece will connect with current and recent issues such as the Windrush scandal, racism in football, education and the health care system. I hope audiences will appreciate and understand these issues and the different genres of music I am working with, especially how one connects to music and to colours.”