“An unattainable joy rekindles.”
“An unattainable joy rekindles.”

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“An unattainable joy rekindles.”

While science can be life-saving or even selfless, music can be seen as self-indulgent at times. They’re both intuitive and need to be decoded. From there, there are many ways to apply them to create new things. A string of codes becomes a music... More

“For every passion extinguished.“
“For every passion extinguished.“

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“For every passion extinguished.“

Journalists aren’t revered for their studies as professors are. Although both are aligned in academics, one can be seen as more prestigious and traditional. But journalists become vocal when times call for it the most. Their passion for publishing... More

“For we forge our own path.”
“For we forge our own path.”

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“For we forge our own path.”

A blacksmith and warrior both bear knowledge of weaponry and techniques. Their difference lies in their application of such knowledge. Blacksmiths are always behind the battlefield but never on the battlefield. But choosing the riskier path can... More

“Let us set sail.”
“Let us set sail.”

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“Let us set sail.”

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... More

“On the other side.”
“On the other side.”

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“On the other side.”

The countryside isn’t too far from those who dream endlessly of becoming athletes. A farmer and an athlete require physical skills, but one can be seen as more useful than the other. But it takes one to realize their physical strength could take... More

“The time to redefine oneself.”
“The time to redefine oneself.”

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“The time to redefine oneself.”

A noble and a mechanic both serve their people in different ways. one from a distance and another directly helping others, even during times of war and conflict. Choosing to run from a life of luxury opens doors to exciting ways of living. Some... More

“To beyond the boundary of law.”
“To beyond the boundary of law.”

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“To beyond the boundary of law.”

A magician and a lawyer walk similar paths of stage performance and excel in persuasion. But what separates them is prosperity and their performance outcomes. To live a life where every decision determines the fate of another, or to spread... More

“To weave one’s desires.”
“To weave one’s desires.”

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“To weave one’s desires.”

A fashion designer and a data analyst aren't far apart with the data they examine. One is stable and repetitive, and another is something new and exciting every day. Sometimes it's not about hitting target goals or numbers, but transforming them... More

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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]