Nuwa Reawakening
A$2,115
of $2,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 16th May 2014 at 11:35AM.
Nüwa Reawakening is a Featured
photographic exhibition at Head on photo festival may 2014 in sydney, This series reveals the
women’s social position in the ancient closed and conservative Chinese history
when male dominated the society.
Women in ancient days were imbued with Confucius concepts such as “ three obedience and four virtues’ took hold. The “ three obedience’s “ were to obey the father’s orders at home , obey the husband’s orders after marriage and obey the son’s orders if the husband died whilst maintaining the four virtues of morality , proper speech , modest manner and diligent work. Education for females was seen as threatening to the status quo and the principle “ no knowledge for a female is a virtue” .Living in modern society I see the contradictions and flaws in the old cultural values.
For this project I chose to incorporate nude as one of the principle elements, it symbolizes the vulnerability and helplessness of females living in a society where control is paramount .The nude is also still a taboo subject in ancient conservative China and so it is also symbolic of my rebellion and rejection of the feudalism system of control.
The image
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
My name is Tami xiang (hello :) ),I'm a perth based photographer originally from China , i love photography , i like to explore culture reflecting on photography as an art.
For me, photography serves as my diary. It is that intimate place that I can tell my story and come to terms with myself, It shows the journeys of my past, records the present and defines the path to my future. It provides me with sanctuary and relief.
Women in ancient days were imbued with Confucius concepts such as “ three obedience and four virtues’ took hold. The “ three obedience’s “ were to obey the father’s orders at home , obey the husband’s orders after marriage and obey the son’s orders if the husband died whilst maintaining the four virtues of morality , proper speech , modest manner and diligent work. Education for females was seen as threatening to the status quo and the principle “ no knowledge for a female is a virtue” .Living in modern society I see the contradictions and flaws in the old cultural values.
For this project I chose to incorporate nude as one of the principle elements, it symbolizes the vulnerability and helplessness of females living in a society where control is paramount .The nude is also still a taboo subject in ancient conservative China and so it is also symbolic of my rebellion and rejection of the feudalism system of control.
The image
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
My name is Tami xiang (hello :) ),I'm a perth based photographer originally from China , i love photography , i like to explore culture reflecting on photography as an art.
For me, photography serves as my diary. It is that intimate place that I can tell my story and come to terms with myself, It shows the journeys of my past, records the present and defines the path to my future. It provides me with sanctuary and relief.
How The Funds Will Be Used
I’v been lucky enough to be invited to exhibit at 2014
Head On Photo Festival in Sydney Middle of may, as an exhibitor , It is my responsibility to
produce archive quality prints, hiring gallery space. Furthermore , as I’m based in Perth ,
I need to fly to Sydney to arrange installation and de-installation, and
the cost of accommodation and other expenses.
please check my profile at 2014 Head On photo festival by the following link.
https://www.headon.com.au/event/nüwa-reawakening
please check my profile at 2014 Head On photo festival by the following link.
https://www.headon.com.au/event/nüwa-reawakening
The Challenges
The challenge for me is logistical , the cost of prints , flights and accommodation , not be able to be present and put up the show together.
A big thank you and lots of my appreciation and love :)
2 chosen / 28 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
A signed postcard of an image selected from the exhibition. Each card can be requested from the exhibition.
14 chosen / 11 available
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A set of four postcards of images selected from the exhibition. images can be requested from the exhibition ,each postcard will have my hand written message .:)
1 chosen / 14 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
An A4 size print of an image selected from the exhibition with my signature . the image can be requested from the exhibition.
8 chosen / 12 available
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An A3 size print of an image selected from the exhibition with my signature . the image can be requested from the exhibition.
2 chosen / 8 available
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A two hours portrait photo -shoot voucher valid a year long. Limited to a max of 3 people per sitting. the photo shoot can be in studio or location , you can pick your location. This reward is limited to people in the Perth Metro area.
1 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14
An original mounted print from the exhibition. You select which piece of the show you would like to take home with you at the end.
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An original print from the exhibition . A hard cover book which collected all my 40 images , view my book here: http://www.blurb.com/b/4738860-nuwa-reawakening A blog post on my website and my Facebook page .
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Your company logo displayed my didactic information at the exhibition. An original print from the exhibition. You select which piece of the exhibition . An original print from the exhibition. You select which piece of the exhibition . A book which collected all my 40 images , view my book here: http://www.blurb.com/b/4738860-nuwa-reawakening the didactic has to be done before 6 may 2014.
1 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Jun 14