1984 marks a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, as artist Jas Singh reconnects with his cultural heritage. Catalysed by the 40th anniversary of ‘Operation Bluestar’, a pivotal moment in Sikh history, Singh explores his relationship to Sikh-British narratives and the influence of mass media, merging personal experience and cultural identity with historical events and the evolving nature of memory.

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Building on his established practice of fast-paced video editing and immersive sound design, Singh presents a multi-layered narrative that draws on archival material, found footage and generative AI.

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“The exhibition is not a documentary; it’s a narrative about memory, reflection and reconnection with a culture that I’ve grown apart from. It is an attempt to explore not just nostalgia, but childhood tensions, community and otherness in relations to Anglo Sikh culture.” – Jas Singh