Gemma Ushengewe is a Geneva-based artist who skilfully navigates between documentary and experimental film, writing and performance. With a keen interest in narrative reappropriation, their research focuses on the critical examination of surveillance, structural racism and neo-colonialism. Seeking to go beyond storytelling, they explore counter-forms that can lead to liberation.
Ushengewe graduated from HEAD in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in cinema and a Master’s degree in visual arts in 2023. Their films have been acclaimed at various festivals, including Dei Popoli, Black Box, EEEEh, and Paraponera Festival.
As of July 2024