About me

Dutch image maker and writer based in London, UK | @lauramchen Photography / Collage / Mixed-Media / Archival Available for freelance commissions, internships, assisting jobs and collaborative projects.

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Projects

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  Killer QueensFor my series Killer Queens, I have photographed 40 individuals from Birmingham's (UK) LGBTQ and drag community; the scope and participation of which demonstrates the growth of this countercultural scene in contemporary Britain. The body of work celebrates and explores performance and self-expression. The work ultimately addresses current issues surrounding identity, sexuality and community spirit, and tells a strong collective story about discovery. Fascinated by the ways in which drag artists

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  Nationwide Degree Show: The Chris Frazer Smith CurationThe Nationwide Degree Show is a collection of work from art & design students, who's final year shows have been cancelled due to COVID19. What started as an initiative by Fresh Meet to plaster billboards across the UK with student work, has now resulted in an online collection of over 1000 submissions from over 100 universities and 17 creative disciplines. The Curation Series is a programme of student work selected by industry leaders, creative pioneers and trendsetters. Below you will find a
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  Nationwide Degree Show: The WinnersThis project showcases the winners and results of the Nationwide Degree Show! We put together a Nationwide Degree Show to help graduating creatives showcase their work as all the degree shows were being cancelled.
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  Nationwide Degree Show: The Business of Fashion CurationThe Nationwide Degree Show is a collection of work from art & design students, who's final year shows have been cancelled due to COVID19. What started as an initiative by Fresh Meet to plaster billboards across the UK with student work, has now resulted in an online collection of over 1000 submissions from over 100 universities and 17 creative disciplines. The Curation Series is a programme of student work selected by industry leaders, creative pioneers and trendsetters. Below you will find a

Work history

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PhotographerBirmingham CIty Univeristy
Apr 201815 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham B5 5JU, UKFreelance

Education

Master of ArtsUniversity of Westminster
Dec 2020London, United Kingdom
MA Photography Arts
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Birmingham City University School of Visual Communication
Aug 0017Birmingham, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Photography