Chandni Raithatha

"Chandni Raithatha moved from London to Wolverhampton due to her art practice being significantly influenced by the Black Arts Group. Chandni is saddened by the persisting racism and injustice in the world. As a woman of colour, she struggled with identity issues as someone born to African Caribbean and South Asian parents. This has led her to pursue work that focuses on breaking down barriers that prevent people from celebrating their blackness today. She uses art to challenge cultural inequalities such as colourism, racism, and hair discrimination in our rapidly evolving world. Chandni is also a founding member of the 'Wolverhampton Togetherness Group,' which has garnered significant media attention. Her work 'The Black Prince' challenges society's admiration for white heteronormative beauty and was featured on BBC Midlands Lunch News and in a BBC article."

Chandni Raithatha is a dedicated photographer whose work aims to educate people about diverse cultures. Through her digital and film photography, she focuses on capturing various elements such as skin tones, hair, and delving into historical contexts. Her goal is to not only build a career from her art but also to leverage her work to reach a broader audience, igniting meaningful conversations and inquiries.

Her artistic practice is an intersection of art and photography, Chandni actively engages in creating tangible art. She experiments with various methods, including crafting large cyanotypes and extensively using medium format film cameras. This hands-on approach allows her to explore and express her artistic vision while contributing to cultural education.Chandni Raithatha's current series, titled "Unapologetic," delves into the multifaceted nature of Black identity, stemming from the shared experience of systemic barriers and the whitewashed societal expectations placed upon Black individuals. This series emphasises the beauty of Black identity in a society where historical and systemic biases and discrimination have often undervalued and marginalised the Black experience. This series aims to highlight these themes and represent a form of political resistance.

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