Ashraf is an exploration of the role my Pakistani heritage had in the shaping of my identity while being raised in England, in a mixed race background. Despite growing up in a predominantly white area, surrounded by a lack of cultural diversity, I always felt a closer connection to Pakistani culture. I seek comfort in the food, accessories, music and aesthetics, yet I consumed these outside of their original context, creating my own understanding and relation to them. Through photography, styling and graphic experimentations, I create a personal visual language that playfully navigates the cultural complexities of the dual heritage experience.