06/10/2025
Though not family, Mal and Charlotte share a surname - and a deeper historical connection. Their project No Relation confronts the legacy of transatlantic slavery through wet-plate photography, archival research, and artistic co-creation.
📸 From Guyana to London, their portraits challenge colonial narratives and reclaim representation.
🧪 Using Demerara sugar in their developer, they symbolically connect the work to its colonial past.
🧠 Themes: identity, ancestry, shame, and reconciliation.
This episode is a moving exploration of history, art, and emotional truth.
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3vFzLDy
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