EYE OPENER
Kiki's blog for November 2009
November 2009
Southampton Black History Month
I was surprised but honoured to be selected alongside ten other local Black citizens including singer Craig David, to have my portrait taken for a photographic exhibition at the Southampton Art Gallery called “Black Gold”, which was launched and displayed alongside the prestigious exhibition / preview of the BP Portrait Award 2009.
The great thing about the “Black Gold” initiative was the selection of 3 recently graduated photography students at the Southampton Solent University to take the portraits as their first commissions.
I was lucky to be photographed by Sarah Shaughnessy who was delightful, and who has a uniquely thoughtful style. If you’re interested in knowing more about her work then contact her on: sarah_shaughnessy@hotmail.co.uk.