Ningxin Zhang
Purple Mint (Series)
DESCRIPTION
This series is part of a larger project - The Real Generation
“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.”
— Jack Kerouac, On The Road
These are the people I seek out, whose souls I want to get to know — BMX riders, pole dancers, musicians, painters. They live outside the boundaries, free from the social constraints and norms.
Some view them as different, or weird, or even scary. But to me they are real, true, honest, authentic and worthy of admiration.
This project The Real Generation is an exploration and celebration of the people I most admire.
AUTHOR
Ningxin Zhang (aka. EV Zhang) is a London-based multidisciplinary artist, skilled in photography, videography and design. With a keen eye for capturing the essence of human emotion and the beauty of the world around us, her work specialises in Urban Anthropology and Travel Lifestyle.
Ningxin's creative journey began as a travel vlogger, a path that provided her with a profound appreciation for the kaleidoscope of human experience. Zhang is drawn to the lives of the unconventional individuals who exist beyond the boundaries of societal norms. Through her lens, she celebrates their authenticity, resilience, and unapologetic self-expression.
Awards:
* "The Dream-Quest of Utoth"
Best Visual & Special Effects - The Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival 8th edition (2023)
* 21st Pollux Awards, BLACK & WHITE - SINGLE IMAGES PRO SECTION, Category Winner - Fotonostrum
Exhibitions:
* "Identity" - The Glasgow Gallery of Photography
* "Living Light" - Photopia Summer Exhibition
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