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Motion · S6M-12980 · 24 Apr 2024

Glasgow Artist Shortlisted for Turner Prize

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow-born Jasleen Kaur on being shortlisted for 2024's Turner Prize for her artwork, Alter Altar, at Tramway, which is aimed at showcasing her life growing up in Glasgow's Sikh community; notes that the artwork uses a vintage Ford Escort car to represent her father’s first car and his migrant desires; understands that the car blasts snippets of uplifting pop songs referencing freedom and liberation throughout the space; further understands that the exhibition at the Tramway uses family photos, an Axminster carpet, the vintage Ford Escort covered in a giant doily, Irn-Bru and kinetic hand bells; understands that the artist used a range of objects associated with her own family life for her artistic creations in the exhibition, which has been praised by the jury for its evocative combination of sound and sculpture to address specifics of family memory and community struggle; notes that Jasleen previously showcased her work Yoorup at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which looked at popular Indian cinema; understands that what it sees as Britain’s prestigious Turner Prize is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is celebrating the visual art form this year, and wishes Jasleen the best of luck.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.