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Photographer: Yun Shen
1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?
When my parents split up as a kid, I grew up with my mom who worked day and night to give me a better life. To ease her worries, I learned to read her moods through her expressions - that's how I became sensitive. This sensitivity actually fuels my art and photography, letting me capture emotions most people can't put into words. I see it as my superpower to turn feelings into visual stories.
2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?
In the "Midnight Aquarium" project, I teamed up with a lighting designer to use projection mapping that "released" aquarium fish into a virtual forest at night. The magic happened when viewers approached the wall – the fish would dart away from their shadows like a dance.
The dark space filled with rippling light and nature sounds (crickets, streams) created an immersive experience. What surprised us most? People flooded social media calling these fish encounters "dreamlike." Our simple motion sensors turned passive viewing into emotional connections – some visitors even returned three nights straight just to "walk with the fish."
3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?
I have to mention my first fashion shoot I planned, 'Oriental Beauty'. From arranging costumes and makeup to booking models, it was all on me. As an organizer, it was quite challenging for me. We were shooting in mid-summer, which was super hot and there were lots of mosquitoes in the bushes, so the models' states were often affected. I had to adjust their moods and energy levels all the time. But since it was my first shoot that I directed and shot myself, it was very meaningful. It not only helped me produce some great works, but also improved my skills during the process.
4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?
My artistic uniqueness comes from my highly sensitive personality, which shapes my two perspectives. Firstly, in fine art photography, I'm good at capturing the changes in small details over the long term and converting personal feelings into visual language. Secondly, in fashion photography, I'm skilled at using empathy to guide models to naturally express their emotions, rather than posing mechanically. Through this, my works can better evoke emotional resonance from viewers.
5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you've set for your artistic career in the coming years?
My artistic uniqueness comes from my highly sensitive personality, which shapes my two perspectives. Firstly, in fine art photography, I'm good at capturing the changes in small details over the long term and converting personal feelings into visual language. Secondly, in fashion photography, I'm skilled at using empathy to guide models to naturally express their emotions, rather than posing mechanically. Through this, my works can better evoke emotional resonance from viewers.
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Makeup Artist: Yihan
Assistant: Sanmin Yung
Photographer: Yun Shen
Wardrobe Stylist: Nn's Girl
Model: DARYI.G
Creative Director: Ning Jia