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Lena Deng

“Let us set sail.”

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A librarian and explorer are experts in the desire to learn new things, dreaming of tales outside of books. But one lives only as far as the writing, the other ventures further as the one who creates the notes firsthand, with the risk of field exploration. If one never explores, then one would never be able to confirm one's thoughts. "To Those Who are Destined" is a visual development project about those who challenge oppression in their world. Whether grounded or grandiose, through actions or appearance, it is dedicated to those who dream of difference in their daily lives."

“He flips through the old pages and recalls his journey across the waters before they froze over. The water swirling against the ship, the flags rustling above him and the creaky wooden boards. But he doesn’t miss the motion sickness on board."Land isn't the same once you draw borders on unspoken rules.”

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“Let us set sail.”
“Let us set sail.”
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2026, Gradex 111
OCAD University

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Lena Deng

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“To Those Who are Destined" is a visual development project about those who challenge oppression in their world. Whether grounded or grandiose, through actions or appearance, it is dedicated to those...” [More]