Genesis Imaging is proud to continue supporting students from the Royal College of Art’s MA Photography programme, awarding a £1000 bursary of credit towards our services.
We are honoured to share that the recipient of this year’s bursary is Chandni Raithatha for her project ‘Dada’. Chandni’s ability to engage with the complex and sensitive history of colonialism and migration stood out for its emotional depth, critical insight, and clarity of intention. We were particularly impressed by her thoughtful integration of archival materials with original photography to construct a rich, layered narrative. Her experimentation with multi-media installation and alternative printing methods reflects a bold and inquisitive practice that resonates strongly with the spirit of this bursary – supporting artists who push creative boundaries while addressing important themes.
‘Dada’ is an archival installation by Chandni Raithatha, a Caribbean (St Kitts) and Indian
photographer, exploring her grandfather’s life through the themes of migration, identity,
and the enduring impact of colonialism. Presented through video, family archives,
mixed-format photographs and sculpture, the work transforms his Nairobi home into a
living archive filled with memory, loss and the ongoing weight of displacement.
His journey as a Kenyan Indian migrant shaped a complex sense of home, memory, and self. Through a combination of installation, video, sculpture, photography, and archival materials, the work explores how inherited displacements and belief systems continue to influence our understanding of home and identity.
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