My
work focuses on the theme ‘cultural differences’ in Britain. Currently
there are about 250 different languages spoken throughout Britain and I
am interested in the way that the country is made up of diverse
cultures. I am fascinated about how many different ethnic groups there
are, that call themselves British, even though their backgrounds m...ay be diverse.
The whole notion of being a nationalist is something that is very
strong in Britain. The way I plan to explore this idea while
incorporating the theme of cultural differences is by taking photographs
of people from other cultures, with different skin colours, holding a
sign saying “I am British”.
At the exhibition I want something that the audience can take away
with them, badges with the logo “I am British” written on them. Coming
from a German background as I do, stating your nationality was something
that played a very large part in the history of Germany. By wearing a
badge the audience is showing that they are proud to be British and are
happy to show everybody where they are from. Openly showing your pride
for your country is something that would be considered inappropriate in
Germany due to the extreme views that developed during the Second World
War.