shanghaiwu

OPEN WITH CARE
EXHIBITION TUSCANY 2012
BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE 2013
CREATIVE ANTIDOTE on BLURB
Marengo Dream Series

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“the Connection”

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the CRANE AFFAIR

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“it comes and it goes……”

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“a touch of justice”

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“that’s the half of it”

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“SUCKING on a USELESS STRAW”

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that’s shanghai

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NEWNORTH GALLERY/Group Exhibition
HEADON FOTO FESTIVAL/ADDON EXHIBITOR 2011
DUDLEY HOUSE EXHIBITION/ 2011
“TINART”

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INTERNATIONAL ART MEETING
EXHIBITION : 2011
ZENZEROblu 2011
FREE AI WEIWEI FROM BEIJING

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THE MASK of PEACE!!

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FEATURE ARTIST on CRIMSON KAIE
AIPP ENTHUSIAST/THE WORKING PRO/Issue 187/Dec’10
YAFFA PUBLISHING
Request by Getty Images Online
MOVING IMAGE
SHANGHAIWU on FLICKR
“Her work takes on a life of it’s own totally UNIQUE, EXCITING, CHALLENGING, CONFRONTATIONAL,EMOTIONAL…….
pushing boundries, showing tenacity and creative spirit to pursue and explore techniques and create images that have depth and visual impact. Her work sings and captivates and continues to draw the viewer back time and time again. Her passion drives the very creative juices that one needs to rise above all obstacles.”
Tina Banitska from The Convent Gallery,Daylesford,Victoria
LIANG and his MIGRANT WORKERS
a previous EPSON COLOUR IMAGING WINNER Judged in Japan/18 images/“Journey of Dreams”

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IMAGE magazine/APS
BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE/2011
PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBITION
APRIL/2010/Melbourne Camera Club
EXHIBITION BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE/2011…….
ITALY EXHIBITION 2010
Pescia,Montecatini, Buggiano
FOTO PLEASE ENTER
LIANG and his MIGRANT WORKERS
JOURNEY of DREAMS

Invitation to EXIBIT/MONTREAL/GALLERY GORA
DAYLESFORD/ELEEBANA NURA ESTATE Exhibition
NEWNORTH/Fairfield/Melbourne/2010
SERIES/TOXIC:EAST MEETS WEST/complete creative series of
HERE
FUSIONartPHOTOGRAPHY/10 images/ SOLD to a private collector .
As regards creativity:
Maybe it is a spoken word , maybe a written word, music of the soul, a fleeting image of the past, a shadow on a wall, a moment of anger, of happiness but the seed begins its evolution towards completion, creating frenetic havoc within the paths of thought as the images are being stretched, weaving ,casting seemingly uncontrollable webs through every pulsing vessel of the mind’s experiences .
This evolution and completion evicts the demons and ghosts instantly, immediately vaporates the emotion of the mind and the process re-ignites . The moment of creation, a flight of unveiling, unmasking the mind and upon completion , satisfying , but upon closure becomes of very little relevance , cast into a void , as within a moment another image or word comes to play the game within the passages of thought.

Eight years living in Japan & China, experiencing a certain “Butterfly Effect” in her life has used photography to control this,rather at times,toxic ripple but life changing experience. As her thought process seeps from her imagination she combines both cultures in so many of her creations depicting the world through her eyes : creating with reckless abandon. Her work is described as far from normal : bizarre,lyrical and enigmatic,humorous,sensual,innovative,a certain theatrical element and unique style whilst adding new dimensions. Much being left to the interpretation by the viewer.
Work featured in Art Gallery Guide Australia/May June 2007
1st Solo Exhibition “Diary of the Mind”. 2007
BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE/SEPT./‘09
TOXIC:EAST MEETS WEST
This series depicting man/ the creator of the Mask………of inhumanity
people and WAR

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Image in “IMAGE”/APS/Jan/Feb.2010
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NEW NORTH GALLERY
15A Railway Place ,
Fairfield Victoria 3078
INVITATION:from
EDID Newsletter
Australian Photographic Society
“In Focus” photographer for January issue/APS
EXHIBITION at ELEEBANA NURA ESTATE/ Daylesford
HERE
HERE
THE ACCIDENT

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the STRANGE FLOWER

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Stepping from the classroom into the Asian Culture for 8 years was the beginning of what was to become a life changing passion. In Japan she immersed herself in the culture and
with limited photographic ,technological and art experience embraced this artform with a bizarre passion taking the images and transforming and fusing them within her mind whilst creating within no boundaries. She began a most amazing journey of discovery about herself and others. Producing 2 cd’s of images/“Winter Knights” & “Images of Fuji”/for the Homeless of Hiroshima and the “Clean up Fuji” campaign gave her purpose whilst becoming more computer comfortable.. Influenced by French photographers and their darkroom layered images , started experimenting with newspaper, print , japanese water colour, calligraphy inks, pastels and charcoal. Photographing the results and then printing photograph over photograph on varieties of japanese papers, completely intrigued by the results ,trying to create layer effects before being introduced to Photoshop. She started basic 2 layering using this tool as her weapon : her paintbrush to record her thoughts, as a writer with a pen. From Japan she moved to Shanghai and after discussion and encouragement from the editor of the magazine, “that’s shanghai”/Stephen Crane , began to confront and merge herself in more complex layering of images ,acquired through trial and error and it was then she realized the power of telling stories through the photographs she was taking. As her knowledge broadened, her images have become more challenging ,controversial ,confrontational and political to the viewer but then she also believes that the viewer may return again and again and make new discoveries and really interpret as they
wish .
She has been unable to separate her asian experiences and they have become as one within her mind.

Influenced by
Hiroshima & Tong li artists
Artists of Morganshan/Shanghai.
Chinese Artists:
Zhang Xiaogang
Chen Yu

Creative photographs exhibited at Photoimaging Expo.’07
Work featured in Art Gallery Guide Australia/May June 2007
Exhibition at the Convent Gallery/July, August, September/2007

BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE/SEPT./‘09
TOXIC:EAST MEETS WEST
This series depicting man/ the creator of the Mask………of inhumanity
The complete 10 creative LIMITED EDITION prints sold to a private collector.
Reminded by the Biennale Board that this is a rarity.
Editions also bought by Convent Gallery Archives
I have taken thousands of photographs always with permission/well most. Each day, as I take out my camera, I marvel at it and and the minds which helped create and have perfected it along the way.
I also wonder about those who worked excidedly and tirelessly in the darkroom experimenting and layering photographs which has led me to also experiment with photoshop, allowing me this freedom.
Awards:
“Japan Times”: photography
Pudong Telecommunications Tower:creative photography
Shanghai Daily Eyespy
“Shanghai Talk” :photo award
“that’s shanghai" article and photo series
“that’s shanghai” cover and monthly contributions.
Media Kit.
Epson Photography Competition 2005-6/Creative section/“Journey of Dreams” based on LiangShuo’s migrant workers of China/18 photos /sent from China /judged in Japan/award/originals housed in Japan.
Photography for Chesterton Petty/Shanghai based.
Private collections of photographs in America / Japan / London & Australia.Series of 100 plus photographs taken in France/audio visual/ shown at fund raiser ball in London/Nov /2007/08.
Photographs exhibited at Melbourne Camera Club
Awarded “Best Creative Print”/2007
Awarded"Charles du Rieu Trophy/Print of the Year/2007"
Best Team Photo Essay Print…awarded by Michaels/Melbourne /2008
Creative Imagery/Melbourne Camera Club/’09
Exibited at Convent Gallery/Daylesford/Victoria/Australia
Convent Gallery, Daylesford ..solo exhibition:“Diary of the Mind”
Housed in a 19th C. historic mansion, The Convent incorporates seven galleries, two retail areas specialising in unique handcrafts, cafe, bar, penthouse apartment, function rooms, chapel and gardens. Filled with work by over 100 local, national and international artists, The Convent combines culture and history in a setting like no other.
Thankyou to Tina Banitska from the Convent Gallery as she has been pure inspiration!
www.theconvent.com.au+61 3 5348 3211
Corner of Hill and Daly Streets
Daylesford, 3460

Featured in Art Gallery Guide /AustraliaMay-June/2007
Melbourne Camera Club/Photography Exhibition/awards for digital photos.Thankyou to the amazing editor of ’that’s shanghai"/Steven Crane and his co-editor/Miriam Raymond for their support and encouragement to allow me to create with really no boundaries .
Thanks also to Kevin Power (passionforpixels)P4P. When I returned to Australia this site gave me purpose and the challenge to continue with a passion that has become part of my everyday life.
Member of Freeradical
Member of Melbourne Camera Club..thankyou to my friends at MCC who have always encouraged .
Member of Camberwell Camera Club
Member of PSA
redbubble.com.au/people/shanghaiwu
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/online
shanghaiwu/flickr
Passionforpixels
ww//peculi.com
work featured on:
www.thebigboxofcolours.org
work featured:
http://www.youtube.com/watch
WWW:ART BREAK.com
Member:Australian Photographic Society
Facebook
Member of the Royal Photographic Society:No/69,548
Member RPS/Victorian Chapter
Member of AIPPENTHUSIAST
FEATURED on crimsonkaie
Thankyou REDBUBBLE for your amazing support and HOMEPAGE FEATURES
Member of HONGKONG CAMERA CLUB.
AUSTRIAN SUPER CIRCUIT ‘09 / 20 acceptances: Colour, Experimental,
AUSTRIAN SUPER CIRCUIT ’08/25 acceptances:Nude/colour,experimental/creative/etc
Phototravel, Emotions, Humour, Colour Ecstasy
Listed in the “Who’s Who in Photography 2008/P.S.A.
Member of CREATIVE MASTERS.flickr/invitation only
“SMART ARTZ GALLERY”:
www.smartartzgallery.com.au

Influenced by the amazing art of Chen Yu
Thankyou to Martin Scerri for his support when I 1st returned to Australia.
Thankyou to Jeff Moorfoot and his team for the brilliant mind opening experience of the BALLARAT INTERNATIONAL FOTO BIENNALE/2009.

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So..what happened to Britt Lapthorne!

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ZERO tolerance in MELBOURNE for STREET THUGS!

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Featured in Seachange

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Featured in Experimental Photography and Editing
BIFB/2009
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IKEBANA

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FEDERATION SQUARE in STONE on BLURB
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Camera used: Panasonic Lumix

Program:My mind

Tool:photoshop

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