India to Leicester: An Artist Journey
India to Leicester: An Artist Journey
6 min
Satinder "Bicky" Singh
Sikhlens, A SIKH LENS PRODUCTION
India to Leicester: An Artist Journey
Synopsis
An Artist's Journey India to Leicester: An Artist’s Journey is a captivating portrait of Kamal Koria, the UK’s first Asian Graphic Artist, whose bold and colourful works bridge continents and cultures. From his early beginnings in India to his pioneering career in Britain, this film traces Koria’s personal and artistic journey. Inspired by the vibrant hues and everyday scenes of his childhood village, Koria’s paintings poetically preserve a world now past, celebrating the textures, traditions, and spirit of India as he remembers it. Through commercial success and contemporary creations, his art continues to shape British Asian cultural identity, resonating with audiences across the globe.
Film Credits
- Executive Producer
- Satinder "Bicky" Singh
- Produced By
- Sikhlens, A SIKH LENS PRODUCTION
- Editor
- Tejinder Singh (Punjab2000) & the Sikh Lens team
- Cinematography
- Tejinder Singh (Punjab2000) & the Sikh Lens team
- Film Location
- Leicester, Newport Beach, California, USA
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Awards
- Sikhlens Destination S Award
- Festival Screenings
- Sikhlens Arts and Film Festivals
- Cast
- Kamal Koria & his family, Leicester Museum