Still from FILM THREE Keep The Drums, Lose The Knife © Henry J Kamara

fynn studio is an independent curatorial collective who celebrate community through contemporary art and the recognition of all members of our society. With curatorial credits that include unveiling projects at Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery and 180 The Strand, fynn studio is fast becoming a leading voice on cultural intersectional storytelling within today's British art industry.

Henry J. Kamara is a British-born and London based Sierra Leonean artist, creative director and teacher creating still and moving image. With a keen passion for documenting major events and personalities, he is particularly interested in revealing realities within our society whether through documenting individuals and experiences within sports music or politics, with a particular focus on West Africa and Sierra Leone.
 
Sarian Karim Kamara is a women’s rights activist and survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Now based in the UK, she works to end FGM through education, advocacy, and survivor support. In 2017, she founded Keep the Drums Lose the Knife (KDLK) to promote community-led change, preserving cultural identity while rejecting harmful practices. Through KDLK, Sarian delivers educational workshops for professionals and runs weekly support groups for FGM survivors, creating safe spaces for healing and empowerment. She continues to collaborate with organisations in the UK and internationally to challenge gender-based violence and advocate for equality and justice for all women and girls.