Project
Beauty in Differences
Description
During my six-month stay in the United States, I focused on the cultural contrasts between Michigan and Austria. One of the first things I noticed was how little people walk in everyday life compared to what I was used to. This inspired the core idea of my exhibition: to create a walking experience that encourages slowing down and active observation.
Year
2025
Discipline
Experimental
Project Type
University/Personal
At the College for Creative Studies, I designed an exhibition featuring eight analog photographs, each one symbolizing a different cultural insight. The photos hang from the ceiling, creating a floating effect that mirrors the fluid and subjective nature of culture. As visitors move through the space, they trigger voiceovers by pressing buttons — listening through headphones to short stories and thoughts connected to each image. At the end of this journey, the photographs come together in a collage, offering a broader perspective through the sum of all impressions.
The choice of using an analog camera was intentional. In a world overflowing with digital content and social media noise, analog photography forces you to slow down, observe more consciously, and trust your instincts. It became both a creative and cultural statement — cutting through the digital overwhelm with something tangible and timeless.
The fluid layout mirrors culture's dynamic and evolving essence. As Stuart Hall insightfully noted, 'Cultural identities are the names we give to the different ways we are positioned by, and position ourselves within, the narratives of the past.'
Contact
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2504 Sooss, Austria
Phone: +43 660 3932526
Email: bujdei_naomi@yahoo.de
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© Naomi Bujdei 2025
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