Artist Statement

Muzamil Choudhury, born in 1977 is an artist very much influenced and inspired by his upbringing and childhood memories in Manchester, UK. After spending much of his youth training as a boxer whilst working in his family Restaurant, he took up a career as a firefighter.

He explains that it is an amalgamation of these experiences, from his professional and personal backgrounds, that have influenced his journey in the Arts and encouraged him to forge a career as an artist:

“My work is based upon my inspirations and experiences of socio-political and economic changes throughout the Arab world through the lens of a British born Muslim of South Asian heritage.

I largely explore issues of identity and belonging and in my current body of work I have set out to address, respond to and re-interpret issues that are socially relevant, challenging and provocative.

I am particularly interested in using everyday objects ranging from children’s toys to neon signage. However, I use all types of material largely inspired by colours and fabrics linked to the Middle East and my South Asian heritage. I am very interested in the process of production as well as issues of representation and meaning. I feel that the context of my creative practice is important and that this concern is also reflected in my use of different media and materials.

Through my work I want to encourage audiences to investigate and contemplate the different themes I address, as they are topical and provide an alternative form of expression.”