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# Project Description That Day I Walked Deep into the Forest shuyan liang Summary Final work Visual artist and cultural communicator exploring the link between myth, place, and human connection. With over ten years of experience in brand strategy and cross-cultural storytelling, I now focus on how symbolic imagery and community-based art can bridge cultures and reawaken collective memory. MA Photography at UAL. Visual artist and cultural communicator exploring the link between myth, place, and human connect... College London College of Communication Course MA Photography Graduation year 2025 My work often moves between myth, absurdity, and reality. Through symbolic imagery and black-and-white photography, I try to resist the gradual loss of human sensitivity toward nature. The Day I Walked Deep into the Forest is one such work. It began with the legend of the London Stone — once an important symbol in history, now almost forgotten. I reimagine it from a contemporary perspective, exploring the overlooked yet still tangible power that quietly remains beneath the surface of the present. As an artist, I constantly reconsider the relationship between humans and all other forms of existence. By reactivating mythic narratives, I aim to create visual spaces where mythology and ecological symbols intersect — an attempt to return to emotion, intuition, and symbol, and to respond to the growing sense of separation between modern life and nature. I am deeply curious about this world, yet often find it confusing. Through my practice, I try to understand and interpret the chaos of our time, offering visual reflections on the enduring big questions. I believe these questions must be asked and reinterpreted by every generation. Through confusion and creation, I look for others who share the same curiosity — together we form a small community built on exploration, questioning, and the search for meaning. Final work raven Photographed inside the Tower of London, this image captures the legendary ravens believed to guard the kingdom. In British mythology, it is said that if the ravens ever leave the Tower, both the Crown and the nation will fall. Through this portrait, the raven becomes more than a symbol of omen or protection—it embodies a living myth that bridges the ancient and the present, echoing the tension between superstition, survival, and the unseen forces that shape a place. fire on stone A surreal vision of a ritual site where fire meets earth. The burning circle, formed by stones, evokes an ancient act of offering—while feathers descend from the sky like silent messengers between worlds. The image reflects transformation, balance, and the unseen dialogue between the elemental and the spiritual. net Hands meet around a fragile net, caught in a moment between giving and receiving. The image suggests connection, care, and the invisible threads that tie people—and stories—together. raw A raven from the Tower of London. Its claw hovers as if ready to strike or take flight—showing both strength and restraint. A small detail, but it carries the same weight as the legend itself. Research and process a bit process of photo lithography A moment from the making process. The image was transferred onto a lithography stone and developed by hand—layer by layer, with water, ink, and patience. This traditional technique connects physical labour with image-making, turning the act of printing itself into part of the story. Share this project My work often moves between myth, absurdity, and reality. Through symbolic imagery and black-and-white photography, I try to resist the gradual loss of human sensitivity toward nature. The Day I Walked Deep into... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard
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