Haven of Nostalgia
Tiffany W.
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This series of photographs contextualizes the beauty I see in ordinary objects and spaces with a hint of nostalgia. While walking along Nanluoguxiang’s historic part in Beijing I veered toward storefronts from an older era, handmade wares, and traditional candies that carry remnants of the past. These apparently ordinary things celebrate for me the artistry, human attachment embodied in them, and thus create a passageway to an era of slowness and tangibility. I use restraint in composition to bring out the textures, colors, and details that make these artifacts timeless. I wish to invite the viewer to pause for a moment and reflect on how everyday objects hold stories, evoke warmth, and connect us with the shared memories of our cultures. Haven of Nostalgia is an homage to the tenacity of tradition of beauty in the banality, an object being allowed to preserve certain histories and stir us so deeply.
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Creativity can occur anywhere and at any time. To me, it means having the ability to imagine, explore, and turn new ideas into reality. Offering suggestions in meaningful and inspiring ways encourages individuals to remain open-minded and step out of their comfort zones.
