A PHOTOGRAPHER -- SIMON WHEATLEY

Born in Singapore, living in London. Simon Wheatley began to take photography seriously while living in Budapest in the mid-1990s. In recent years he has focussed on marginalized urban areas, with a particular interest in the issues around regeneration and youth.He has also spent considerable time in Amsterdam where he has photographed the 'liberal' era drawing to an end.In 2005 he became a nominee member of the renown photo agency Magnum Photos.
"Maybe the most important thing I ever did was get away from England and that idea of having a career as a photojournalist. It's very competitive of course and I don't think that's a healthy environment in which to learn." - Simon Wheatley

2007 YOUNG DESIGNER'S EXHIBITION

PARADISE

THE FIRST PROJECT ---finish

To finish a project isn't easy. First, we have to get many research and think about many ideas. Second, when we decide what to do, we have to make models and try if the idea can be put into practice. Then, finding many different materials is also an important stage. At last is to finish it.
I had tried many times of my product. During those weeks of making this project, I really didn't sleep much. Thanks god, it is so wonderful that the project was finished! But it also means that we will have a new project soon.
April 18 was the important day that we have the presentation of this project. Needless to say, most people of our class didn't sleep well on the early day. During the presentation, we saw the products of whole class. Many products were so gorgeous, everyone did good jobs!