Congratulations RMIT Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (Honours) graduate Lê Nguyên Phương on being awarded the Ballarat International Foto Biennale GradFoto 2024 prize for his series Vở ô ly.
The 2024 RMIT University Library Art Prize has been awarded to Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Graduate Zhongxin Guo (aka Slend3r_).
Zhongxin Guo’s work caught the attention of the prize selection panel with an exquisite photobook of elegant black and white images titled ‘thousands of me’.
Each year the Robyn Beeche Award profiles exemplary folios by Bachelor of Arts (Photography) students in their final semester of the program. In honour of the late fashion photographer’s unique vision and experimental drive a $2000 prize from the Robyn Beeche Foundation will
VULNERABLE is an immersive experience of visual and emotional rhythm, movement, sound, and light. Vulnerability is power. Power is gained through relationships and connections with other people, which is grounded in the ability and willingness to be vulnerable. The work
Recipient of the Kallman Feitel Endowment and the World Centred Award: The Perimeter Books Award. _________________________________ WHISPERING A SECRET INTO A SEALED BAG explores what Édouard Glissant describes as the ‘right to opacity’. The book presents itself, both in form
ROOH OF PAKISTAN Encapsulating the essence of Pakistan with its traditional cuts, meticulous craftsmanship and vivacious colours, each edit from this collection draws inspiration from the rich Pakistani culture and heritage bound to make you look classy and stylish. Rooh
Kallman Feitel Endowment award. Encoded Ecosystems examines the relationship between generative AI, native ecosystems, and the influence of technology on our perception of place within the natural world. In this series, lumen prints made from native plant specimens are processed
LIGHT, SHADOW, AND OTHER SOUNDS is a body of multi-media work that explores the symbiotic relationship between image and sound. Presented in the considered form of a classic CD digipak, the work combines photography, sound art, music and graphic design
VICARIOUS YOUTH is a street photography series, that depicts the psychological struggles of adolescents attempting to reintegrate into the cacophony of the post-lockdown world. It explores the idea of experiencing youth through the captured moments of others. This voyeuristic approach emulates
INTO THE SHADOW Within the recesses of our minds lies a profound, enigmatic realm – the unconscious. A vast, unknown territory that beckons us with its mysteries and shrouded truths. It is a place both alluring and intimidating, where the
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AFTER SCHOOL is a reflection of youth culture and adolescence, the moments between childhood and adulthood that are chaotic, and formative. Based on memory, experience and observations, the lighthearted scenes suggest freedom, pleasure and excitement for what is to come.
Recipient of the Client Centred Award: Sun Studios Award and the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) sponsored by Arten Framing. _________________________________ THE JOURNEY OF CHOCOLATE is made up of seven handmade chocolate slides, each designed to create
ESSENCE OF HER is a series of editorial inspired images, showcasing a sophisticated and minimalist approach to fashion photography. Inspired by coastal landscapes and the ocean, the tones throughout the series are neutral and muted, emitting feelings of calmness, serenity
BENEATH THE SURFACE explores the chaotic mess that is being in your 20s, a period of life that is full of confusion, anxiety love and loss. Stress is a human natural response promoting us to address challenges and threats in
BEETLES I used to be a musician. I studied music, performed, and rehearsed almost every day, I played in school bands and ensembles all through my teenage years and it was this band that we had put together the four
EMBRACE To me, art has always been a form of therapy. I have found that the work that I create often is a mystery to me, as I follow the journey which my work takes me through. The meaning slowly
Recipient of the Kallman Feitel Endowment and the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Highly Commended. _________________________________ BLUE is a visual and written exploration of the self, following an adult ADHD and ASD diagnosis and coming to an
DATA CYMATIC explores the fluidity of digital data through the creation of visuals and sound and their connectivity. Audio-reactive connections between a combination of renders and source imagery have been coded to the sound source to rip the visual data
THE PAIN OF LOVE REMOVED is an art-based project by Chelsea Lee Picken exploring discourses of sexual dysphoria, contemporary gender issues as a form of therapy to reconcile with her own being. Combining written passages with intimate black and white
Major Project 2024: Vessel/Hand of God. instagram.com/odwyer.jpeg Vessel (2024) Vessel is an exploration of the ephemeral complex of sensations to be found within person, place and partnership. This project uses bodies and spaces as sculptural tools to explore the
THE ISOLATED EYE. My practice is focused on the use of landscapes and the natural environments to capture isolation in places that I find myself exploring regularly. More specifically, places within nature that give me a sense of peace and
Kallman Feitel Endowment Award for portfolio which demonstrates the greatest potential (client-centred). ATMOS is the first instalment of an ongoing series, comprised of both architectural and interior photography. Positioned as a rebuttal to persistent criticisms of minimalist design, which is often
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OCEAN CULTURES is a photo documentary of my personal journey in finding a connection towards the ocean. This documentary investigates the perspectives of different maritime figures such as fishermen, shipwrights, and maritime curators to learn from their lived experiences and to
b. 1973 Naarm (Melbourne). Daniel is a photographic artist who operates under the moniker Mossy Rock Photography, which represents his love of living green things. He lives on unceded Dja Dja Wurrung country within the Wombat State Forest which keeps
MANUFACTURING GENDER is a fashion photography series that aims to explore the gender disparities prevalent in daily advertising. The photo series features androgynous styling with a mix of moody and bright lighting to challenge these stereotypes. The project heavily relies
Narratives Of Legacy. This series examines the evolving ways in which we view, document, and memorialise the historical figures who shaped our nation. Our nation is one that has been built on the brutality of colonisation but enriched by the
Robyn Beeche Award. My project focused on the Latrobe Valley area from which I am from. Living in a rural community your identity is tied with who you are so what happens when your community is forgotten about? The Latrobe
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Mparntwe/Alice Springs on beautiful Arrernte Country, surrounded by mountain ranges that glow rich red under deep blue skies. I left five years ago, and as time passes I lose more
UNDEFINED Utilising a combination of self-portraiture, social media screenshots, archival photography and handwritten reflections from personal journals, Eloise explores the disenchantment of love and modern dating with honesty and a sense of humour. With UNDEFINED, she deconstructs the idyllic narratives
GRANDMA’S WARDROBE is an exploration of Australian fashion throughout history. Using vintage clothing that corresponds to specific dates and eras, a timeline of fashion is thus laid out. Ten decades have been explored, with their distinct styles and trends showcasing
THE VALLEY OF YELLOW FIRE sits in the Latrobe region, settled between mountain ranges in South-East Australia. The coal industry has dominated the region for almost a century, supplying energy across the state from three power stations: Yallourn, Loy Yang,
In my latest project, I explore the realm of food photography, unfolding a narrative through three distinctive methodologies, each captured to root my artistic vision and interpretation of the culinary world. This project begins in the studio in a
NEOMA: NEW MOON (Greek origin) Time is abstract. Time is constantly moving forward. Time is fluid. This project documents the abstract nature of time and the visual cues that remind us of time passing. Everywhere around us, time flows, leaves
BEYOND THE GREEN: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY IN GOLF This project takes you on a visual and narrative journey through the heart of public golf at Mt Derrimut Golf Club. This captivating series of portraits and action shots goes beyond the
I am a lonely coffee roaster. My life revolves around coffee. This is the choice made for me, but it became a choice by me. A lone choice, trading social abundance for tireless labour, running the business of my father
Kindred Cameras Photographic Workspace Award. ATROPHIA (THE CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS) is a work that gives a voice to the lived experience of invisible disability and chronic pain. A series in which the artist is the subject, and the body
REWORKING LANDSCAPES The following imagery has been produced on Boon Wurrung, Wadda Wurrung, Woi Wurrung and Latji Latji lands of the Eastern and Western Kulin nations. I acknowledge these language groups to be the traditional owners of the land and
HOUSE OF WAX comments on reproduction and re-appropriation. I am re-appropriating horror films that have either been remade or were heavily influenced by other films. The images focus on themes of the uncanny (castration, double, involuntary repetition and animistic conceptions of
Recipient of the Baillot & Balfour Endowment. _________________________________ HEAVENLY CREATURES is a photographic project exploring alternative methods of representing the female body in fashion photography. The commercially-inspired photographs accentuate rather than hide aspects of the female body that society deems
BEHIND THE GRAPHICS – UNDER THE HOOD is the photographic exploration of the typically unseen light of infrared photography and the enhancement of graphic design and its power to completely alter traditional elements of photography while expressing the use of
RMIT Lightscapes Award. Something flickers on and Off, something is pierced through/有物一闪一灭，有物被击穿 The water in the clouds, the clouds on the wall. Silently recite the mistakes been made in the past, lost all memories when thoughts wandered. There is no
Untitled. Hao Zhang (2001) was born in China and currently lives in Australia. This is a journey, an Australia seen through the eyes of an outsider. There’s a lot of stories here. The strong theme is loss, but there are
TREES is a project of inquiry about self-growth. At a very young age, I was a person who liked to scribble everywhere and used to express my expectations and fantasies about everything in this way. Adults were often eager to discuss
Recipient of the Robyn Beeche Award. _________________________________ OF STRANGE WEATHER Born of the 1924 Manifesto of Surrealism, ‘Breton demanded that a work of surrealist art should be a window through which the viewer could look upon some inner landscape of
WHO ARE YOU? This series, like a heartfelt project, uses portraiture to dive deep into the lives and stories of an individual. More than a visual presentation, it provides those depicted within its frames a distinctive platform to articulate their
ESSENCE innovatively inherits traditional Chinese aesthetics through the fusion of colour and gesture. In Chinese Taoism, nothingness is transformed into points, points into lines, lines into surfaces, and surfaces into solid space that presents and contains everything. The soul
MENTAL IMAGE is a series of abstract expressions that I reproduce and recall in my mind, based on experiences after being exposed to objective things in life. These mental images construct my perceptual understanding of the world, especially the connections
THE ROOM – SHORT FILM The Room is a poignant short film that sheds light on the intricacies of social anxiety, a specific subtype of anxiety disorder characterised by irrational and overwhelming fears of external stimuli. Those afflicted are acutely
I feel at home in nature. Nature brings a desired peace to my constantly chaotic world. With this peace, I have developed a strong connection surrounding each
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Stranded in the realm of the subconscious, reality twists and turns like a labyrinth, creating an unsettling journey, which leads the mind into new depths of the unknown. Down the Rabbit Hole ventures into a world full of
STOP STARING Stop staring I don’t want to be stared at Stop laughing are you laughing at me Stop staring I don’t want to be seen Stop Stop Stop Quick breathing, heart beating fast, millions of thoughts repeated over
I WAS NOT BORN BIG I find myself when I find my community. My blackness becomes understood, my voice is heard and I feel a sense of belonging. The black diasporas in Naarm/Melbourne share a wealth of experience surrounding their
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PAVLOV’S PIPES AND SCREWS is a photographic exploration of the pervasive and immortal nature of sex in advertising. Taking the form of a stall at a construction expo, this series provides a caricature of photographic advertising campaigns that promote a
LONGEVITY. This visual documentation captures the intimate, unseen moments of Melbourne musician Luke Joseph and his band as they embark on the intense journey of creating music. While audiences may experience the thrill of their live performances, there is a world
A POSTCARD TO AOTEAROA (New Zealand) is a series of images exploring the emancipating concept of escapism, but consequential from the misfortune of not being able to return home, due to lockdown restrictions in Melbourne at the time. Jenkinson, who originally
Recipient of the Art Centred Award: The Centre for Contemporary Photography Award. _________________________________ IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL is a series that probes the female experience, as informed by our subconscious mind. Recurring themes of surrealism and the human body in disarray are
UNTITLED My major project is a fictionalised miniature world based in the 1950s exploring themes of traditional domesticity, loneliness, and the mundane. Using a tableaux style of photography, I created a narrative within a miniature set in 1:12 scale, that
Kallman Feitel Endowment Award for a portfolio which demonstrates the greatest potential (Art-centred practice) THE BEAUTIFUL MISUNDERSTANDING As we go through life, we are influenced by everything around us. It’s almost impossible for aperson to live in complete isolation from
APAX Photography Studio Prize. In this work called The Beta, I use photographic prints in a contemporary line hang to explore the subject of climbing and the secrets it holds. Through this work, I aim to reveal the hidden aspects
I’M TRYING TO LISTEN TO THE EARTH BUT THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE SPEAKING AT ONCE, is about my experiences with my mental health. I’ve been struggling for a few years now, and this project is a reflection of that
My work is centered on delivering a straightforward yet impactful message: our world is grappling with escalating pollution levels, which pose significant threats to our livelihoods, ecosystems, and our collective future. Each piece of my art encapsulates a narrative that
SUNSET DREAMING We all dream, day or night. Sunset dreams can represent the beginning of a new phase in life, readiness for a fresh start, and the promise of a new beginning. As mentioned in the Bible, in the book
The Perimeter Books Award World-Centred Photography Award. A HAZY WHISPER. A Hazy Whisper is a photo book about daily life, deeply recording the details of my study and life abroad. During this journey, I was alone, facing the hustle and
Familiar Yet Strange. In this exploration of alienation, I delve into the complex interplay between identity and illusion, evoking a sense of disconnection that resonates deeply in our contemporary experience. The work captures a world that feels both familiar and
There’s wolves in the house. In his photobook, ‘There’s wolves in the house’, Jonah navigates his journey with trauma as a means of finding peace with these events and their effects. Through a fragmented and non-linear narrative, mirroring the fluid
In this body of client-based work, I am focusing on the two areas of stylised sport action shots and architecture and interiors. Navigating through the worlds of action-packed sports photography and the detailed imagery of buildings and interiors, a simple
ELEMENTS consists of a collection of images documenting rural landscapes, concentrating on capturing the landscape as it encounters a diverse range of elements, which occur as a consequence of the weather. The weather in which a certain photograph is captured, has
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This photographic series showcases a collection of five works that arose from a dynamic collaboration with Cox Architecture, Evolva Architects, and Agius Scorpo Architects. Each piece is a deliberate transformation of three-dimensional architectural spaces into two-dimensional photographic images, spanning from
Hello, my name is kai lazaro and i am a queer artist 🙂 In the majority of my photography, my line of work entails to convey my personal experiences in life and how my identity is shaped. i connect personally
ROSE is a diaristic piece looking at Alzheimer’s disease, memory, delusions and narrative, telling the story of my Nana, Rose, and her experience with Alzheimer’s disease from an outsider’s perspective. Detailing the visible disorientation, frustration, guilt, and the tender moments where
This photographic series was inspired by my previous series Ghosts from Semester 1 in 2024. In the portraits, the muse was played by some of my friends in a ghost costume. I chose for my muse to be an archetype
ANON. I have no idea who I am, or who I am supposed to be. Experiences, memories, relationships, people who surround us, all contribute to how we see ourselves. But, I fixate and obsess, arguably an unhealthy amount, about who
Family is everything to me, so exploring how we are connected and what relates us was something that interested me greatly. By creating an image of each member of my large family, I was able to create a family tree
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Sponsored by Sun Studios. Ballarat International Foto Biennale GradFoto 2024 finalist. SONG OF SOULS is a photography and audio-visual project that proposes hope for our collective souls to overcome despair over our
SPECTRUM The aim of Spectrum was to increase awareness of the struggles and what it is like living on the spectrum and to portray us as normal people and in a positive light and as ‘normal’ as possible because often
ON LIFE, WORK AND MEANING This series explores the idea of creating a sense of self and purpose outside of employment and how we think about and achieve meaning in our lives. Simply put, we are more than what we
The core idea of this project is to transform everyday objects and scenes into quirky, hilarious scenarios. In life, the everyday things we buy always have their uses and purposes, such as chopsticks for eating, pens for writing, umbrellas for
Kallman Feitel Endowment Award for portfolio which demonstrates the greatest potential (World-centred). THOMAS explores the concepts of masculinity and identity, as experienced through my friendship with three individuals named Thomas. Through the medium of photography, I explore the dynamics of identity
¿QUE NACE DE UNA CALABAZA PODRIGA? (What grows from a rotten pumpkin?) explores the defeat of human ignorance and position us under the unbeatable force of nature: We are all victims of decay by the erosion of the passage of time,
Ballarat International Foto Biennale GradFoto 2024 finalist. The border official scrutinises your passport photo, comparing it with precision to your face. The thumping stamp signifies validation, a moment where image and reality converge. Governments around the world use images to
AN IMAGE OF: An Image That Looks Like Other Images General Significant Images draws on Vilém Flusser’s concept of the technical image, which he defined as ‘…an image produced by apparatuses. As apparatuses themselves are the products of applied scientific texts,
Kallman Feitel Endowment Award. Ballarat International Foto Biennale GradFoto 2024 finalist. LOST LANDS FOUND. Lost Lands Found is a long-form documentary project aimed at deepening my understanding of the Stonnington Council’s initiatives regarding these vital landscapes. My journey began last
GIRL PARTY – In my photographic series, Girl Party I embark on a captivating exploration of the vibrant and visually stunning world of the 1960s. This body of work is characterised by vintage-styled wigs, bold makeup, authentic 60s fashion, and
Recipient of the Client Centred Award: The Brownbill Effect Award. _________________________________ FAMILY FAVOURITES Welcome to Family Favourites. This project is a family cookbook that contains recipes from both my parents and food that I have grown up with throughout my
This body of work captures a former player for the Australian national football team, as he returns to his roots to take on the role of head coach for his childhood club. Through a documentary-style approach, the photography project follows
Robyn Beeche Award. BON APPETITE – An expression of the personal experience of suffering resulting from eating disorder behaviours. An eating disorder is a combination of physical problems and mental issues. The reason behind it is beyond complex. Instead of
UNIFORMITY is a survey of suburban architecture in Melbourne, encompassing a range of architectural styles from the past century. The aim of the project is to compare the ways in which houses are being built in and around Melbourne and
THROUGH THE AGES In this body of work, I aim to create photographs that encapsulate what an individual’s work area would look like in various eras and decades—whether it’s kitchen/wash area, study/den area–by perusing antique stores and op shops to
THE FILING CABINET IN THE BACK OF MY MIND I struggle to share my feelings, even with those close to me. The title of this body of work refers to the metaphorical filing cabinet in my mind that holds all
CALL AND RESPONSE. Within my body of work I capture the dynamic synergy that emerges at the intersection of musicians and fashion. I aim to depict the expressive power of both music and fashion, illustrating how they shape and define our
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Highly Commended. In his recent keynote presentation at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Platon said “as a portrait photographer, my job is to tell the truth and to capture someone’s spirit
STOMPING GROUND is a documentation of the diverse and unpredictable electronic music scene of Naarm (Melbourne). It focuses on who considers themselves part of the scene, what they’re wearing, how they dance and what keeps the events running. The project
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OCEANS EMBRACE This body of work is an artistic exploration of my profound connection between water and the enigmatic world of dreams, evoking atmospheres that capture the intense feelings and deep connection associated with both of these elements.
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Baillot & Balfour Endowment Award for most outstanding final year student in photography. Perimeter Books Award (portfolio review): most potential for publication. Blindside Award. SUNSHINE On January 15th 2022, I moved to Sunshine, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne, where I rented out a bedroom
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Sponsored by Sun Studios. WATER AND LIGHT My body of work explores light and water’s relationship with the sublime. Looking at various bodies of water, I capture how different lighting can manipulate
Recipient of the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Highly Commended. _________________________________ PURE INTENTIONS investigates the implications and complexities of purity culture and considers the intersection and contradictions of ideology and desire. Purity culture promotes conservative religious teachings
As an avid sports enthusiast, I have found that the essence of sport lies not only in the thrill of competition but in the vibrant communities it nurtures. Each experience—filled with excitement, joy, and even pain—has reinforced my sense of
DOMESTIC FETISH explores the interconnections of fetish identity and day-to-day life. This project challenges notions of fetish being confined to the limits of the bedroom, instead embracing ideas of ever present facets of queer identity and expression. Through the process of
BEYOND THE COURT: THE HUMAN SIDE OF BASKETBALL Vulnerability is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, it can be challenging to acknowledge. The fear of burden, rejection, and weakness fuels this challenge. Vulnerability for me is coping with my
In this work, histories of the Convent of the Good Shepherd (Abbotsford) are visualised. Experiences of the Convent are vast, complex and many of them painful. Each image is a speculative retelling, based on traces of conversations with women who
THE HEART OF LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. This initiative focuses on leveraging photography as a strategic tool to enhance the visibility and branding of small businesses. In today’s digital landscape, where compelling visual content is paramount, many smaller enterprises face challenges in
LENSES is based around connection with self, people, and my surroundings, all in which are parallel and intertwined with one another. One entity channeled through different avenues but ultimately woven by the same fabric. Despite there being an infinite number
PHOTOBOOK CAPTURING RMIT SCHOOL OF ART STUDENTS, FEATURING INDIVIDUAL PROFILES OF THEIR PRACTICE. instagram.com/steven.charles.photography
Reviewed in MASS MEMO | Photography, RMIT by Leah Shyra (memoreview.net) “I carry this feeling close when wandering through Tanisha Wookey’s Knowing You (2023), a series of photographic prints positioned around a multi-wall installation space. At the entry point stands a closet,
The Brownbill Effect Award: pushing the boundaries of commercial photography. This body of work utilises the photographic medium to investigate and capture the local beverage maker industry in the Mornington Peninsula region. Inspiration is derived from the annually published Eat. Drink. magazine.
Baillot & Balfour Endowment Award the most outstanding final year student in photography. Art-Centred Photography – Centre for Contemporary Photography Award. Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Highly Commended. Ballarat International Foto Biennale GradFoto 2024 finalist. MY MUM
URBAN TIME I have always been influenced by the world of both photography and advertising. Having completed two years of this course online during a global pandemic, I was intrigued by how companies were adapting to the new climate and
NO NAMES // IMPRESSIONS MADE The concept of immortalisation, of leaving an impact after death, a proof of existence, is something so specifically human. Like graveyards and museums, books or photography. ‘The bush’ exists outside of that, in a constant
The Brownbill Effect Award for Client-Centred Photography. Becoming Her is a fashion photography series that captures the nuanced journey of growing up as a girl in a culture with expectations and contradictions. Through three distinct themes of body image, societal labeling,
re-LIGHT, 2023 The exploration of light, colour, and the way photography breaks down or blends is fascinating. The images used in this series are from Malaysia and Melbourne, two places I have lived
GEMINI: A Visual Journey of Self-Discovery. I embark on a deeply personal exploration of self, diving into the enigmatic world of personality and identity. Just as the zodiac sign symbolises dualism, this project seeks to capture the multifaceted aspects of who
IF MOTHER. It’s a challenge of shifting identities, investigating the bonds of kinship through objects and people, primarily through personal emotional insights. As the year 2023 approaches, at the age of 21, I am coming to understand my mother. I try
Reviewed in MASS MEMO | Photography, RMIT by Leah Shyra (memoreview.net) “My eyes first trawl over Yi ‘11’ Zhou’s photographic installation, A Wobbly Fence Standing Tall (2023), where the humble family photograph takes precedence. Unlike the fine art photograph, these vernacular images
昆虫四散，寂静四聚 / INSECTS SCATTER, SILENCE GATHERS To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour ——Auguries of Innocence by William
REALITY. My project aims to explore the profound interaction between the spiritual and material aspects of human existence, revealing the hidden dimensions beneath our everyday lives. I recognise that many prioritise spiritual well-being over material wealth. In their daily lives,
LATENT HALIDE The core mechanisms of the photographic process involve a blank medium exposed to external phenomena in order to record an event. Traditionally, light alone is given the sole role in representation despite other phenomena playing an important role
The inspiration for this project comes from my previous work, where I began to explore the relationship between light and shadow in urban settings. This project seeks to delve deeper into that exploration, focusing on the concept that ‘Shadows exist
Driven by Passion: The Audi Sport Owners Yearbook This project, Driven by Passion: The Audi Sport Owners Yearbook, is a hardcopy, full-color publication capturing the unique stories and experiences of dedicated Audi Sport owners. By combining high-quality photography and personalised
RMIT University Library Art Prize. I have been constantly running away, fearing the gaze of others. So, I became anyone, and anyone became me. My work explores themes of escape and anonymity, reflecting a journey shaped by the fear of
Centre for Contemporary Photography Award for outstanding folio. Reviewed in MASS MEMO | Photography, RMIT by Leah Shyra (memoreview.net) “[…] Zhuoyu (Bǫbbi) Gan brings me out onto the balcony of an apartment, her photographic installation Boundaries Theatre (2023) exploring a desire to
THE ROOM – SHORT FILM The Room is a poignant short film that sheds light on the intricacies of social anxiety, a specific subtype of anxiety disorder characterised by irrational and overwhelming fears of external stimuli. Those afflicted are acutely
NOT AT HOME. Moving into a new house and leaving your childhood home is a confusing and unsettling time. I wanted to capture the relationship I am making with a new space. My family has lived in our previous house
Kindred Cameras Award. In this portfolio, I present a series of photographs, each embodying a distinct theme and narrative. Inspired by cinematic aesthetics and fashion nuances, these images are more than visual representations – they aim to communicate truths, evoke
