WHAT'S ON / UNDER THE GODS - IMAGES BY ELIZABETH HINGLEY

13 MAY 2011 - 26 JUNE 2011

“I grew up as the daughter of two Anglican priests in Birmingham, one of the UK’s most culturally diverse cities, where people from over 90 different nationalities live. I was the only white child in my nursery class, I ate Indian treats at friends’ birthday parties and attended Sikh festivals in the local park. After living in various cities I became aware of the particularity of my upbringing and developed an interest in multi-faith communities.” Liz Hingley

Hingley lived with and visited the different religious communities, including Thai, Sri Lankan and Vietnamese Buddhists, Rastafarians, the Jesus Army evangelical Christians, Sikhs, Catholic nuns and Hare Krishnas. Under Gods is an investigation into what the people on the street believe their religion to be, rather than what is prescribed by religious leaders or by the texts. At a time when religion can breed unnecessary fear and prejudice through misunderstanding, this story is an attempt to to reveal what it can bring to everyday, inner-city life.

Location: Victoria Art Gallery and Museum

Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm