Asian Cultural Dysphoria and a Search for Authenticity
Digital Media Portfolio
Ella Yu’s photography visualizes her exploration of Asian cultural dysphoria and a search for an authentic image. The black and white images heavily rely on Photoshop tools. They explore her former experiences of living between multiple cultural norms. The color images portray scenes of daily life in Thailand through street photography. These images document the authentic experience of being Asian in a monoethnic community.
Looking at my Reflection
Whitewashing
Golden Wok
Wearing Many Hats
Richard
Three Identities
Isolation
Hiding
Built Without Nails
Dysmorphia
Self-Negotiation
Horror
Age of Innocence
Bangkok Stripes
Spirit Animal
Finding the Right Moment
Bliss
Untitled
Relief