University News Last updated 02 December
Multi-award winning artist and Birmingham City University lecturer Jaskirt Dhaliwal-Boora has been recognised by The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) for her sustained excellence and notable use of imaging to raise awareness of social issues.
The latest accolade adds to a growing list for the self-described Panjabi, Brummie, artist, mother and educator, who teaches in the School of Arts.
“It is an honour to be awarded this year’s RPS Award for Social Impact," said Jaskirt (pictured). "Thank you to the expert panel of judges and those who nominated me.”
Jaskirt has received the British Journal of Photography's Portrait of Britain Award for three consecutive years as well as the LensCulture Photo Art Award.
Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at Wembley Stadium, UN Headquarters in New York, Peckham24, New Art Exchange Nottingham and Manchester’s People Museum.
Her project, Birmingham Lockdown Stories in 2020, is held in the permanent archive and collection of the Birmingham Museums Trust.
Dean of the School of Arts Mav Cunningham said: “This is such fantastic news and a testament to Jaskirt’s practice in consistently demonstrating how art can empower communities, challenge assumptions and create meaningful change.
"Congratulations to Jaskirt on this fabulous achievement, highlighting her contribution both locally and internationally.”
For 147 years, the RPS Awards have recognised individuals working across still and moving images, as well as those using photography in innovative ways.
Take a look at some of Jaskirt’s work on the RPS website.