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