Conceptual nominee

There are some pieces of unusual selfies. Starting from self-examination, I attempt to explore the power relations manifested in the sense of submission that exists in me and the everyday realm that cultivated it. From the perspective of a woman who is awakening, I see this work as a form of exploration as well as resistance.

Yingying Zhang was born in China in 1999. She grew up in an environment that insisted on conforming to the expectations of society. During her university years, however, her views and beliefs underwent a major shift. The influence of Covid-19 and exposure to feminist ideas played a key role in this change. This prompted her to embark on a profound exploration of her own identity. She was obsessed with images and adept at using photography as a way of presenting her inner thoughts. Her work was further developed when she opted to take her MA in Photography at RCA. Her work has been exhibited in London and Switzerland.