CONTENT

Malina Albustin

Bee Chee Chang

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Yixin Chen

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Woo Sung Chun

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Katia Ganfield

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Doyeon Gu

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Yang He

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Seulki Jang

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MK Kim

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Seohae Kim

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Xingling Li

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Anisah Mensah

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Nour Naboulsi

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Joshua Noon

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Chyi Ruey

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Chris-Irina Sela

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Nikolas Solomos

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Dylan Townsend Williams

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Malina Albustin

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Malina Albustin

thoughts curdle and clot

white noise
sour taste
and
my numbness makes it impossible
to decipher
the stirrings of
my stormy soul
fiercely free

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Bee Chee Chang

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Bee Chee Chang

I am an introverted thinker. My major concern is myself
as an artist. I always ask myself, am I qualified? What
has influenced me and how would I identify myself? Such
questions sit in my head and will never go anywhere.
I often encounter an untrustworthy self when trying to answer
such questions. I doubt myself whether I am strong enough
to pursue my dream under any circumstances. I often get
disappointed in myself for not living up to my expectations.
I desperately want to be in the creative industries. I want
to create visual and audiovisual pieces that would offer
people laughter and consolation. I expect myself to be
capable and qualified. Then I ask again. Am I talented
enough, am I persistent enough to realise my dream?
I am an introverted thinker. And I observe the thinker. And I
documented her anxious state of mind with all my creativity.

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Yixin Chen

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Yixin Chen
In this project, people communicate emotion through
gesture. While we control our world with our gestures, the
gestures themselves are also shaped by our worlds.
Gestures can be just as expressive as faces are. They can
tell stories, evoke memories, and educate us all at the same
time. People can just use the gestures to express their
internal feelings, moods and imaginations without saying
any words. Gesture is an action that show a persons
feelings or emotional implications.
I collaborate with my subjects to expose their gestures and
their personalities. Without the distraction of faces, these
photos become honest and deeply perceptive portraits,
reflecting the lifestyle, habits, and sensitivity of each subject.

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Woo Sung Chun

Photography is my own world; everything in it is created,
developed and destructed by me. It is about my true
philosophy and spirit which cannot be found in a physical
body. There are infinite potentialities in the photographic
world that are impossible to be interpreted in verbal or
written linguistic forms.
Vorarephilia: A paraphilia and a fetish in role-playing,
involving the devouring of or being devoured by another
person or creature, whether alive and whole, or gore and
killing.
In these images, there are tensions between the one who
exsists and the power structures above them. Female and
Meat co-exist and oppose at the same time. Two subjects
that share conoted meanings:
Cruel & Torture Gross & Gory Resignation & Lethargy
Abandonment & Suffer Sex & Violence
Physical Isolation & Mental Corruption
Furthermore, these two subjects maintain absolute balance
in my photographic world which is unbreakable. They
paternalise these balances between;
Living & Dying Fresh & Dead
Enforced & Will Free & Resistance
Do not disturb.

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Katia Ganfield
Although a wide range of subject matter and imagery was
utilised, there is a core which is defined through capturing
human sincerity. Capturing people in their purest form, and
working with the photographer - rather than posing for the
picture itself.
This is precisely why I documented situations in which the
subject was working within a creative means or unaware of
having their photos taken.
Mixing the use of both analogue and digital, together with
using manual manipulation in front of the camera, all the
photos are very minimalist in their edit, in turn outputting
something raw and sincere.
Through this, I was hoping to blur the lines between a
dream state and the reality in front of us, documenting
something thats real but allowing a different perception of
it through the lens and blending of the colours.
Being an avid fan of the analogue form, there are attempts
at recreating this through digital photos. This method involves manipulation of glass held in front of the lens. Prism
glass structures combined with different light sources and
purposefully shot grain, helps the photo have more of an
analogue feel, and again this sense of capturing something
more sincere.

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Doyeon Gu

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Doyeon Gu
People dont realise that they leave product traces which
reveal part of their identity. I am interested in these traces,
as they can deepen my understanding of the daily lives
people lead. When I walk down a street, I sometimes
catch myself observing whats on the ground, the walls, at
windows, around corners, and so on, so I decided to start
documenting them in my work. I find the street contains
traces of our daily lives, even a bottle in the street or left on
a fence has with it traces of people and objects.
As I am a stranger in London, I sometimes feel the age
and unfamiliarity of the city. However, discovering the
traces can create a level of intimacy for me. Although the
city atmosphere is different between London and Seoul,
the traces these places leave behind can create a similar
mood, and as I track these traces, I notice this more. These
photographs bring the viewers attention to dust, peeling
paint and thrown away objects, things which we walk past
every day without ever usually noticing. They reveal another
side of the city, away from the metropolis.

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Yang He

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Yang He
When I walk on the road on my own, I start to observe
everything.
The trees, the flowers, the people, or anything that adorns
the landscape. When I observe and read them, it
seems to me that there are some hidden stories that I
should scrutinise.
In todays society, individuals easily access and enjoy
high-tech devices, and this phenomenon has led plenty to
blindness. People are more and more careless and tend to
become estranged from nature, beings, their environment,
and entourage.
This is the reason why I decided to use my camera and
record those normal things in daily life. Also, I want to
express my love of nature and life.
In terms of shooting skills, it is also a very interesting
exploring process for me. Every time I find a new skill that
can maximize the facticity of the object, I feel it is able
for me to show more the real world to everyone, which
satisfies me.
The final goal of my photography is to help people see
places they are yet to discover, to appeal to them to use
their eyes and hearts to re-understand the world and real
life instead of staring at screens.
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This selection of photos shows my initial idea that
photography is a medium that reproduces our memory. In
this perspective, photography is not only a record of past
recollection but is also a source of new experiences.
Public places such as high streets, markets and train
stations are full of opportunities to capture memories of
our routine. Although ordinary scenes seem familiar, they
are always surprising, new and contain a diverse range of
objects and its materiality.
Colour, texture, sharpness, lighting effects and movements
create a mixed memory of common scenes. These
elements organise the frame of photographs with various
levels of visual density by including multiple objects in one
frame. The composite images catalyse a multi-sensory
memory via collective procedure. Meanwhile, my editing
process has been developed to simplify the complex
images in order to provoke an association of ideas.
The presented images enable us to make a journey from
photographing the mundane to a moment; between what
we saw and did and what we will memorise.

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I am quite fond of the camera itself... I really am. The
more photographs I take, the more I get fascinated by its
limitations.
Photography would not have been so much fun if it was
not for those limitations of the camera. Human eyes,
marvellously designed and brilliantly clever, calibrate
everything one sees wherever and whenever. It is autofocus,
auto-exposure, white balance adjustment, or whatever it is,
at its best. But what if a camera was ever able to work like
that. What if a camera saw the world exactly as a human
eye does.
Then it would not be so intriguing as it is now. I believe the
mechanical limitations of a camera are not really limitations
but an opening to the whole new world, a new way of
seeing. Whenever I hold up the camera in front of my eyes,
the viewfinder limits my vision; but actually it is offering the
new, and possibly more intense sight through which I can
frame the world differently. The imperfect performance of
the camera has found me such diverse and attractive ways
to reconstruct what I see, the world around me.
So these are basically the pure moments of joy that my
camera and I had together.

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Small Bowl
Are you a small bowl person or a large bowl person? It
is a Korean figurative expression. The large bowl person
has a big dream and wants to be a person of unlimited
resource. The size of bowl does not come at birth, but it
is an acquired characteristic. However, people say we all
need to be a large bowl person.
Some people could have a small bowl, but I think small
bowl does not mean that they have a small dream. All
dreams are valuable and priceless. I wanted to represent
the confusion and conflict coming from the size of a bowl.
There are tangled chairs in the studio and I placed a small
cup beside the chairs. Those chairs represent someones
eyes on our dream. It could be social position or salary.
The cup does not look small without the chairs. It stands
by itself strongly. However, when it placed with the tangled
chairs, it looks anxious and unstable.
Does small bowl really mean that they have small dream?
Can we measure the size of someones bowl without
knowing well about them?

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Xingling Li
It is difficult to explain the reasons why people take selfies.
In my opinion, selfies bring a sense of self-focus, selfprotection, self-disclosure and self-invention.
These images were taken in a hotel in Vienna. With the
onset of evening, the lights in the city began to shine and
so I turned on a lamp which, when combined with the dim
lights, caused the pure white curtains to become tinged
with yellow, warmth and peace. These curtains billowed
lightly as they were caught in the wind. I always hide behind
curtains as they form a kind of psychological protection for
me. All other sounds from the outside are cut off, leaving
me in my own world. In moments such as these I am
able to give all my attention to myself, directly expressing
feelings and emotions and recreating myself.
This does, perhaps, demonstrate a feeling of isolation, but
I enjoy the feeling nevertheless, knowing that I will not be
disturbed.

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The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality,
and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as
they are. Samuel Johnson
Ibiza has always been known for its wild parties, loud music,
and lots of alcohol. Personally I have to confess I was one
of those who visited this little island in the Mediterranean
Sea simply to drink, dance and have a good time.
After a overload of partying and socialising, I found myself
escaping the city of Playa De Bossa where it is filled with
drunken hardcore British clubbers and getting closer to
nature. Early one afternoon I decided to take a ferry from
Ibiza Town to Formentera where I was stunned with its
turquoise sea, blinding white beach and breathtaking
sunset. This is where I photographed the true beauty of
the island.
After taking these photographs I find myself wanting to
continue my journey of travelling and capturing places I
have never seen before.

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Home
My final year images express how much I miss home
while studying in London. The memory of venues from my
hometown seem always with me wherever I go, reminding
me of my loved ones whose voices keep me warm during
the winter months. For this reason, I decided to dedicate
this topic to my hometown Abu Dhabi, the capital of the
United Arab Emirates.
This is the place where I was born, raised and groomed
before coming to London. To share this particular memory,
I focused on street views from different places in Abu
Dhabi, home to the trendiest mall (Yas Island Mall) and to
the fastest roller coaster (Ferrari World). Staying within the
City limits was important to unveil the basics of Abu Dhabi,
readily recognized by the foreign eye as landmarks. Also
transpiring from my pictures is the melting pot of cultures
and religions Abu Dhabi enjoys: unlike the common belief
that daily life may be restricting, my hometown is host to
the fashion spectrum that one may encounter in the most
cosmopolitan capitals of the world. In fact, growing up in
Abu Dhabi is beneficial because it allows interacting with
various cultures starting from the tender age of childhood.

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To capture a split second of time, but have that moment
last for a lifetime is of great importance to me. Photography
allows me to create a debate, commenting on societal and
political issues, it is a way to involve myself in the public
sphere and have my voice heard. The most interesting
photos for me are the ones which arouse questions. People
say an image holds a thousand words, but I believe these
words can only come to being if the viewer is inquisitive of
the work. Therefore, I dont feel that my art (or any other
art, for that matter) can be truly complete without the need
to ask questions. The biggest challenge that I face with my
work is ensuring that the images I produce have such a
desired effect. If I do not challenge myself, however, I am
not interested in my own work, and so lose the confidence
required to keep creating artistic photographic debates.
Indias inescapable culture of entrepreneurship is one which
exceeds anything I have ever experienced. The lengths that
some individuals go to in order to survive day-to-day life
is extraordinary and these images tell the stories of their
unrelenting involvement in Indias ubiquitous marketplace.

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I love taking photos. I began consciously carrying around
my film cameras wherever I go, so I am able to take photos
on the go. I absolutely love the texture and colour of film
photography. I like to play around with my photos to seek
interesting combinations. The magic of photos is that we
never know what connections we will create and see when
we put different photos next to each other.
There are repeated colours that appear in my different
series. For film photography, I find less importance in
the colouring of the photos and more in the process of
shooting instead. This process gives me the liberty to be in
the moment, as opposed to planning what colouring looks
best with certain shooting subjects.
Ive started to relish the spontaneity of capturing moments
that grab my attention. It lets my instincts stay impulsive
and sharp. However, if I miss the shot that I want to take,
the image will still be ingrained in my mind the missed
opportunity is almost like a regret in life. Taking photos is
a way to express my inner-self, my thoughts, my opinions
and my sense of humour. I believe a photo doesnt have
to speak louder than anything, but it can definitely speak
for itself.

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I havent found it. No, I havent found my voice.
Somewhere deep inside, my psyche, my spirit, my soul,
struggling to come out. Images come to my brain as a flow
of ideas seem to be banging at the door.
In each narrative, in each face, you will find a part of me.
When I look at the Other, I see in him or her what I could
find in me. The style is young and confused despite years
of practicing. Its afraid and a bit shy. Yet, its also persistent.
More than the technique, I follow the heart. It sometimes
takes me to social documentary, its often staring intensely
at a more abstract genre. I chase shapes, shadows and
lost eyes. I want the image to make a noise in your ears,
one that you can never block. I remember a much younger
self, discovering the happiness in the paper, the light and
the darkness. I remember knowing that this opposition was
one that came from real life.
So with a few different shades, Ill try to tell you how it feels.
How it feels to be them, how it feels to be me. How battles
are won, you see.

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A strand of development in both my academic studies and
my working experience has surrounded the advertising
and marketing industry. It is an industry spoken of as the
fixers of capitalism. In my experience however, it does pay
forensic and even sociological attention to wider cultural
and social significances.
Advertising is becoming increasingly ubiquitous and
native. Presented upon the matrix of platforms and
surfaces we come in to contact with on a daily basis, its
production struggles to attract a societal attention span
that is increasingly fickle and volatile.
In my own work I have attempted to present the remnants
of price promotions and on-screen displays, evoking one of
the most highly valuable commodities in the industry; lived
experiences, memories of surfaces, colours, textures and
ultimately products.
Memories may be somewhat intangible but my work
seeks to explain these intangible elements through the
depiction of physical actions such as tears and squeezes.
These remnants of advertising, are as much of a visual
reconstruction as a physical experience for my own
audience, or to use industry terminology my universe.

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For me, photography is about creating an aesthetic
order within the precarious landscapes that surround
me. But depending on how we crop our surroundings
and aesthetically align the world, these images have the
capability to trigger and alter memories and fantasies
in quite profound ways. I use the viewfinder to capture
in a photograph what my eyes are incapable of fully
appreciating: I use my curiosity and instinct as a compass
to direct me closer to my essence.
This body of work ties together my appreciation for light
and shadow in a multitude of different surroundings. The
beauty is created within the order of the frame and not by
the object reality; whether Im situated in an idyllic realm, or
a bleak and defeated environment, this selection of images
aims to challenge existing hierarchies of importance by
elevating the mundane and placing it in juxtaposition to
more formulaic ideas of aesthetics. I give the apparatus
purpose where the apparatus gives me meaning. The art
of photography allows me to find an aesthetic equilibrium
wherever I go.

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