Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged and your eyes opened with the Tina Remiz 'The Place Where I Am Not', a moving photo documentary project that explores themes of cultural identity loss, immigration and global hardship. The project began in the wake of the recent economic downturn, which deeply affected Remiz' country of origin, Latvia, which was once the fastest growing economy in the EU, but now holds one of the highest unemployment rates.
Remiz, who immigrated overseas in search of a better life, was affected by her distance from her country of origin in this time of difficulty, and used her art to reconnect with her fading cultural identity. Her project is to "document of different responses to the situation people found themselves in." She elaborates on the personal inspiration behind the project, hoping to "explore the issues of migration and identity, challenging the notion of the word 'home.'"
Meandering Migrant Shoots
The Tina Remiz 'The Place Where I Am Not' Series Explores Identity Loss
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Identity Loss - Opportunity for innovative solutions to help individuals preserve and reconnect with their cultural identity amidst globalization.
2. Immigration Challenges - Potential for disruptive innovations to address the challenges faced by immigrants in their new countries, such as language barriers and integration.
3. Global Hardship Awareness - Opportunity to create innovative platforms or campaigns that raise awareness and generate empathy for global hardships and the impact on individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and photography industry to promote cultural identity exploration and expression.
2. Technology and Language Services - Potential for technological innovations and language services to facilitate integration and communication for immigrants in their new countries.
3. Nonprofit and Social Impact - Opportunity for nonprofits and organizations to leverage the power of storytelling and art to raise awareness and drive social change for global hardships.