honorable mention
Qian Li united kingdom
Photo © Qian Li
title
Uncanny Fashion, 2.5+2+1+6=11.5£
Her photographs are characterised by a minimalist aesthetic, often incorporating recycled and repurposed materials to highlight the potential for new life and meaning in pre-loved objects. The artist frequently introduces the faceless human form into these compositions, juxtaposing the body with inanimate objects to suggest a hidden world of animacy and potential within these seemingly inert forms.
Inspired by the aesthetics of various paintings and contemporary fashion photography, Qian Li's work is both visually compelling and conceptually rich. She aims to disrupt the viewer's expectations, encouraging them to question the reality presented to them and consider the deeper meaning behind the things they encounter in their daily lives.
Through her art, Qian Li seeks to spark conversations about consumerism, perception, our connection to the environment, and the subtle dialogue between humans and the material world.
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entry description
One of the photos from the Uncanny Fashion project, which is intended to challenge brand-led consumerism by promoting local sustainable consumption while exploring the balance between art and commerce in photography. All the props and outfits were sourced from second-hand shopping outlets and so reduce waste whilst highlighting an individuality of style.about the photographer
Qian Li is a London-based still life photographer whose work explores the interplay between the familiar and the uncanny. Drawing on a background in advertising, she creates meticulously composed images that invite viewers to reconsider the everyday objects that surround them.Her photographs are characterised by a minimalist aesthetic, often incorporating recycled and repurposed materials to highlight the potential for new life and meaning in pre-loved objects. The artist frequently introduces the faceless human form into these compositions, juxtaposing the body with inanimate objects to suggest a hidden world of animacy and potential within these seemingly inert forms.
Inspired by the aesthetics of various paintings and contemporary fashion photography, Qian Li's work is both visually compelling and conceptually rich. She aims to disrupt the viewer's expectations, encouraging them to question the reality presented to them and consider the deeper meaning behind the things they encounter in their daily lives.
Through her art, Qian Li seeks to spark conversations about consumerism, perception, our connection to the environment, and the subtle dialogue between humans and the material world.
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