Yen Nguyen, Jilted Lover (Editorial/Fashion (ATEP 2017))

This series marks the end of my studies in photography (specialising in creative advertising) at the Queensland of College of Art; therefore I wanted to capture meaningful images that goes beyond its attractive facade. Drawing upon elements from fine art, fashion and the themes of wedding, I was able to come up with the idea of being ‘left at the altar’, which goes against mainstream representations of wedding events and focuses on the melancholic experience encountered when faced with a jilted lover. Hence, the dark, cold atmosphere evident in the photos that I have taken. The different bridal wear and accessories worn by the different cultures seen are personally made by me. Given the short period of time given and my minimal knowledge and skills in sewing, this approach may not have been very effective and undoubtedly challenging; however, this gave me more control over the clothing and accessories that the models wear.

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