Fine Art nominee

Inspired by my own experience, I have pulled visual fragments from memory that reflect the complex experience of being neglected by parents, and I hope to delve into these intersecting narratives of familial neglect and longing through a photography project. As I grew up exploring the purity, wholeness, and authenticity of parental love, my questioning of my parents' love for me evolved into self-doubt and questioning of the world. However, in this complex situation, my desire for family connection and love remains unwavering.

Through a series of staged photographs utilizing dramatic lighting techniques, I aim to capture the everyday life of a girl being reintegrated into her family, as they strive to live together again as a family of four. By portraying the characters of a family of four actors on staged sets, I attempt to uncover the intricate family dynamics and express a deep desire for a true family bond.

Shaohan Fang 方少韩, born and raised in Fujian, China, came to the U.S. to pursue her second master's degree in art at the School of Visual Arts in 2023. Before her studies in the U.S., she studied at the Communication University of China and received a master's degree in engineering and a double degree in photography.

Her images were recognized and published in Vogue Italia, Harper's Bazaar, GQ Magazine, Cosmopolitan China, Flanelle Magazine, 17:23 Magazine, Infinity Magazine, etc. She is also active in commercial photography. She was invited to work with brands such as Gucci, Dior, Zegna, Burberry, Bvlgari, Tom Ford, Loewe etc. Her works have been exhibited internationally in New York and Beijing.

Her works primarily use images and installations as the main medium, exploring the predicaments and experiences of women in contemporary society from a feminist perspective. She believes that images are free to express different viewpoints and emotions through various perspectives and techniques.