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Chenyuhan Zuo
Photography MA

Royal College of Art

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Photography / Fine Art

My location: London, United Kingdom

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Royal College of Art

Chenyuhan Zuo

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First Name: Chenyuhan

Last Name: Zuo

University / College: Royal College of Art

Course / Program: Photography MA

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Photography / Fine Art

My Location: London, United Kingdom

About

Emerging from a family devoid of emotional bonds and encouragement, Chenyuhan emerged into the world bearing psychic gifts that set her apart as an anomaly among her peers. In her formative years, she grappled with this uniqueness, enduring three harrowing encounters with suicide during her adolescence, thus casting a shadow of pessimism over her artistic expression.With adulthood came a transformative shift, as she harnessed her pain and channeled it into creative energy, finding solace in crafting art and orchestrating rhythms on the drums. Today, she resides in the vibrant heart of London, where she thrives as both a formidable metal drummer and a captivating visual artist.Her expertise lies in the intricate interplay of the five human senses, with a particular focus on translating the auditory tapestries inspired by diverse rock genres and delving into the subconscious realms of psychic experiences, all distilled into the language of visuals.A medley of influences from the realms of pop culture colors her work, drawing from Quentin Tarantino's visceral aesthetics, Vivienne Westwood's defiant punk sensibilities, the sonic landscapes of bands like Bring Me the Horizon, the evocative strains of Scandinavian black metal, and the dynamic storytelling of Japanese manga.In her creations, Chenyuhan wields her personal enigma and uncertainty about the future as a driving force, enveloping her audience in a shared sense of the unknown that shrouds humanity's path forward. Through a year of intensive focus, she has translated her contemplations into meticulously curated arrangements of delicate, luminous artifacts, birthing a distinctive aesthetic woven around poignant still-life compositions. This narrative seamlessly converges with the concept of post-humanity, as she deftly weaves a tapestry of her complex emotions and ambivalence towards the trajectory of both mankind and her own journey.

POST-HUMAN ImaGinaRy enEMy, Halo & Self-dEstructiOn

Specialisms:

Photography Fine Art

POST-HUMAN ImaGinaRy enEMy, Halo & Self-dEstructiOn, photography print, 180cm*150cm, 2023 Boldly exploring the deep realm of the human subconscious, the artist employed a revolutionary approach to still-life photography that breaks the boundaries of traditional norms. By combining tangible elements from the real world with a series of tiny, shiny objects, the artist depicts the complexity of the human spiritual world. The artist creates images in four colors, each of which tells a unique story of seasonal transitions, religious and mystical insights, and the mysterious longings hidden in the human subconscious. The artist meticulously crafts the scenes and photographs the works in specially designed mirrored installations, utilizing reflective surfaces to form intricate vistas and avoiding any post-production splicing. The visual centerpiece of each of these works is a figurehead - a concrete manifestation of the artist's interpretation and conception of the post-human concept. On a visual level, the works perfectly blend the many fashionable and trendy elements of the punk and metal music scene, creating a bustling scene on the eve of the post-apocalyptic world.