Private Photography in Lianzhou Foto Festival (2005-2019): photographic narratives and self-consciousness

Abstract

Private photography, as a unique form of photography, has occupied an important position in recording personal history and expressing self-consciousness since its emergence. In China, private photography has gradually gained prominence in the visual arts, and the Lianzhou Foto Festival provides a platform for the display and dissemination of this art form. Since its inception in 2005, the Lianzhou Foto Festival has quickly become an important event in the Chinese and international photographic community, in which private photography, as a much-anticipated form, has been widely displayed and discussed.

This study takes the private photographs exhibited during the Lianzhou Foto Festival (2005-2019) as the text, and uses the concepts of photographic narrative and self-consciousness, as well as content analysis, documentary analysis analysis, and in-depth interviews to explore in-depth the photographic narratives and self-consciousness in these works. The main objectives of the research are: 1. To study the development of Lianzhou Foto Festival and its influence on the city of Lianzhou. 2. To study the develop and influence of private photography in Lianzhou Foto Festival and influence of private photography in Lianzhou Foto Festival 3 . To study and analyse photographic narratives in private photography in the context of the Lianzhou Foto Festival. 4. To study and analyse self-consciousness in private photography in the context of the Lianzhou Foto Festival.

The results of the study show that Lianzhou Foto Festival has played an important role in the development of Lianzhou's culture, economy and society, and has increased Lianzhou's international popularity. Private photography enriches the artistic expression of the festival, enhances the cultural diversity of the festival, and strengthens the international influence of the festival. This study reveals the complex layers of photographic narratives and expressions of self-consciousness, showing how these elements are intertwined to reflect personal and social identities in contemporary cultural contexts.

By analysing these works, this study not only extends the theoretical understanding of private photography in terms of photographic narrative, self-consciousness, social interaction and identity, but also provides an empirical analysis that demonstrates the manifestations and influences of private photography in the Lianzhou Foto Festival, an important cultural platform. The study reveals the unique structure and expression of private photography in photographic narratives, reflecting the complexity and evolution of individual self-consciousness. At the same time, private photography, as a form of social interaction, not only externalises an individual's inner world, but also serves as a medium for in-depth communication with the audience, further exploring the expression of identity in private photography. This discovery has significant academic value for understanding the role of contemporary photographic art in self-expression and social and cultural interactions, and provides new perspectives for artistic and sociological research. Through the display of private photography in the Lianzhou Foto Festival, the personal experiences and inner feelings of the photographers are revealed, and at the same time, the broader socio-cultural context is revealed, which promotes the study of multiple themes, such as photographic narrative and self-consciousness, social interaction and identity.

In conclusion, this study comprehensively analyses the manifestations of private photography in the Lianzhou Foto Festival and the multiple levels it reflects. This not only deepens the understanding of private photography as a narrative tool, but also reveals its unique role in expressing individual self-consciousness and facilitating social interaction. By exploring how private photography plays a role in self-consciousness, this study provides a new perspective and theoretical basis for understanding the place and influence of private photography in contemporary society and culture.

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