Youth Week Entry
After letting the call for submissions pass for the past two years, I’ve got my act together and entered this year’s National Youth Week, the government’s annual award recognising upcoming talent in creative fields, with this photo from 2008, a work capturing my photographic and political interests and probably a favourite coming out of my Photomedia major at COFA.
Quiet revolution, 2008
Celebrating freedom, creativity, and vibrance through a single movement, an expression of both anger and hope, Quiet revolution shows a colourful quiet protest against China’s repression of its people. The photo is representative of Australians moving for freedom of expression and identity, capturing a moment with focus on China’s hosting of the 2008 Olympics, when attention was being drawn on their commitment to improving Human Rights made in their Olympics bid.
To make a difference you’ve got to make a move, use your freedom to work towards the world we want to see.