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At the age of nine Shafique Uddin moved to live with his brother in England. In 1984 he began a foundation course at the Sir John Cass School of Art. The school offered him studio space, but he chose instead to work in a corridor and he took no notice of their teachings. Uddin's paintings are drawn from his personal history. They incorporate memories of his life growing up in the village of Borbobari as well as his experiences in east London, where he currently lives.

Letter from Shafique Uddin to Monika Kinley 15 November 1985 Courtesy of Tate Archive view larger image		Letter from Shafique Uddin to Monika Kinley (page 2) 15 November 1985 Courtesy of Tate Archive view larger image		Writing by Shafique Uddin Date unknown Courtesy of Tate Archive view larger image
Shafique Uddin undated Courtesy of Tate Archive Photo credit: Monika Kinley view larger image		Shafique Uddin undated Courtesy of Tate Archive Photo credit: Monika Kinley view larger image		Untitled 1983 Acrylic on board Courtesy of the artist and the Musgrave Kinley Outsider Collection view larger image

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