Life In Colour: Black & Brilliant
A captivating snapshot of poetry, exhibitions, events and art that vividly portrays the experiences of being a Black female born in the vibrant town of Luton.
Through her powerful verses and visual concepts, Naz delves into the rich diversity of Luton, where individuals from various backgrounds grew up together, painting the community in vibrant hues. The poems and art eloquently explore the legacy of mass migration, unfulfilled promises and the enduring impact of historical discrimination, shedding light on the interconnected relationship between identity, heritage and the human experience.
From beige to ebony
Growing up in Luton, Naz reflects on the town’s rich diversity, where people of many ethnicities live side by side in full colour, from beige to ebony. Her work captures the shared experiences of those who migrated from Commonwealth countries, drawn by the promise of a better tomorrow in the UK. It also highlights the disillusionment that followed, as that better tomorrow never arrived for many of their descendants, because of systems that kept inequality and division in place.
“My Life In Colour” is a testament to the resilience and unity that emerged in the face of discrimination, challenging society’s constructs and inviting reflection on the invention of “whiteness” and “blackness”.
Hung On Every Word: exhibitions
For two decades Naz has curated exhibitions that put Black British history, heritage and identity on the wall, and in the conversation.
Black British History
A touring exhibition charting Black presence in Britain, shown at The Piece by Peace Project and the Bedford Black History Month launch.
Watch the exhibition →Black To The Edge (2007)
A “Black” History exhibition that pushed the story beyond the margins and into the centre.
Watch →Island Lime and One World, One Love
Caribbean culture, connection and celebration, brought together in colour and story.
Watch Island Lime →Book an exhibition for your school, venue or community space
Naz’s Black British History exhibitions and pop-up art installations tour schools, libraries, museums, colleges and community spaces. They are delivered by NINE RED Presents… (CIC) through Art Undefined.
Frozen Light
“I Am Home”: Curate a Case
A visual poem (visible sound) at Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, 2022.
Through her exploration of light, colour and sound, Naz invites us to contemplate the complexities of identity and the enduring impact of historical discrimination.
Her interdisciplinary artistry, encompassing light, projection, sound, energy, emotion, frequency and movement, connects people and spaces and delivers messages across all levels of awareness.
The Colour of Sound
With insight and lyrical power, Naz’s work illuminates the connection between colour, sound and the many dimensions of her identity.
Paintings, poetry and prose: art that celebrates the town’s stories, memories and experiences.
Watch Paintings, Poetry & Prose →
Carnival Colours
Costume, culture and community
From Luton International Carnival to St Kitts Independence, carnival runs through Naz’s life and work, including Spirit of Luton, celebrating 40 years of Luton Carnival.
Read Her Mind: workshops
“My Life In Colour” is also an immersive workshop: a journey that invites participants to reflect on the richness of human experience, and sparks meaningful conversations about diversity, equality and the enduring human spirit.
Experience Naz In Colour
Welcome to a whole new way of being.