Category: Interviews
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The story we share with you today is that of a young man whose dreams and passion for visual art carried him all the way from India to the U.S. With simplicity and undeniable talent, Timothy MacKenzie’s work is a reflection of his choice of photography as a form of expression. Who is Timothy Mackenzie ?…
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As Jonah Lener once said : We travel because we need to, because distance and difference are the secret tonic to creativity. Well, the story we share with you today only validates these wise words. Travel enthusiast, Global Citizen and passionate about Art, Dona Biyong uses photography and videography to share her experiences as she…
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The intersection of selves is a theme that we at Through Thy Lens are always eager to explore. By intersection of selves we often refer to ‘creative self’ + ‘African self’ or ‘foreign self”. By exploring this, we hope to improve our understanding of the common threads, and patterns among youth who identify as creatives while…
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Not unlike other creative endeavors, photography and visual art often become interwoven in the personal narratives of those who engage in these activities. June Machia is no exception. Be it as an escape or a means to find oneself, photography has indeed become interwoven into various aspects of his life. As he shares his talent for…
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How many talented persons do you know ? What’s the difference between one artist and the next ? Aren’t they all artists ? Well if there is one thing this platform has taught us, it’s that artists are never the same. The whys and hows related to the process of creating are different for each and…
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It’s a new year and TTL is currently working on bringing you even more stories from young visual artists across the world. So be on the look out! Today we dive into the world of a passionate photographer , graphic designer and video editor . With black&white portraits and subtle edits , Mahine’s work shows…
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At the intersection of creativity , visual art, drawing, painting, photography and genuine talent stands Kady ‘Tatou’ Dembele ; a young woman who has turned her gift into a voice. Using illustrations and portraits, this Montreal based artist skillfully depicts the innocence of childhood as well as the strength and beauty of African femininity. Today she shares her story…
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Music video director and self taught photographer William Nsai is nowhere close to ceasing to blow our minds. Whether you find his work inspiring or provocative ; what comes out of his studio is always visually engaging. Today he shares a little about himself , his passion for photography; as well as his impeccable portrait…
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Either as a student, brand owner or photography lover, Stephane Bilana has decided to live his life around a simple mantra : Follow your Heart. From Yaounde to Dubai via Paris, this young talented cameroonian shares his story, passion and visual skills with us today ; while reminding us to never give up on our dreams. …
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Have you caught up on the new hype that is Street Photography ? Well if you haven’t just know that its growing presence in most of the cities in the world and on social media is undeniable. Street Photography poses as a singular form of expression for talent in cities to reveal itself. Today we will discover the work of…
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Max Penda is a young Cameroonian currently living and studying in Yaoundé. On the verge of completing high school, he is yet to decide whether he wants to pursue further studies in Journalism or Management. With enthusiasm and simplicity , he shares his photography skills with us today ; via pictures of his country; as well as pictures of a recent trip…
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Photography is extremely diverse and by sharing with us how her love for cooking and photography have become ‘one’ ;Joëlle Doucet provides us with a gentle reminder. Currently living and studying in Ottawa, this young canadian sums up her passion for cooking with these three words : “Food is life”. Today she shares her story and…
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