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# Project Description Expected Self vs. Real Self Yixuan Lu Summary Final work Hi, I’m Yixuan Lu, a creative explorer navigating the vibrant intersection of fashion, media, and visual storytelling. Currently honing my craft at London College of Fashion. Hi, I’m Yixuan Lu, a creative explorer navigating the vibrant intersection of fashion, media, and... College London College of Fashion Course BA (Hons) Fashion Imaging and Illustration Graduation year 2025 People often don’t have the chance to fully express who they really are. In many cultures, parents’ expectations strongly influence how their children dress, act, and make life decisions. As a result, their true feelings and identity are often hidden. When society, family, and traditions become invisible rules, how can someone’s real self break free? This art project looks at the difference between the “expected self” shaped by parental pressure and the “true self” that appears after pushing back. It explores questions about identity, freedom, and the limits set by social norms. Final work View Gallery View Gallery View Gallery Research and process Share this project People often don’t have the chance to fully express who they really are. In many cultures, parents’ expectations strongly influence how their children dress, act, and make life decisions. As a result, their true feelings and identity are often hidden. When society, family, and... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Illustration
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