"Beyond the High Street" is an artwork based on a series of images exploring the evolving landscape of Britain’s urban spaces, shaped by migration, commerce, and historical ties. Through a series of photographs, Aisha captures the transformation of shopfronts and markets in Aldershot, a military town with deep colonial connections.
These images reveal how Britain’s former colonies are now redefining its streets, introducing vibrant traditions, languages, and aesthetics that contrast with conventional British marketplaces. While traces of British rule remain in many post-colonial nations, immigrant communities are leaving their mark in the UK, redefining urban identity. This work captures that transformation, revealing contemporary Britain’s evolving demographics and layered histories.
Artist Bio: Aisha is a UK-based Pakistani visual artist using photography as her primary medium. With a journalistic and travel-focused approach, her work explores the transformation of spaces by the influence of migration. Currently pursuing an MA in Fine Arts at UCA Farnham, she examines how identity and colonial histories shape contemporary landscapes. Her practice also reflects on photography’s role in influencing world policies, shedding light on the intersections of power, migration, and cultural change.
Follow the Artist: @sarkosarki
Artist Bio: Aisha is a UK-based Pakistani visual artist using photography as her primary medium. With a journalistic and travel-focused approach, her work explores the transformation of spaces by the influence of migration. Currently pursuing an MA in Fine Arts at UCA Farnham, she examines how identity and colonial histories shape contemporary landscapes. Her practice also reflects on photography’s role in influencing world policies, shedding light on the intersections of power, migration, and cultural change.
Follow the Artist: @sarkosarki
In the Gallery - 31st March - 30th April 2025
