Biographies
Photographers
Emma Matsuda
Emma Matsuda is a Melbourne-based photographer and video artist from a
fine arts background. Having graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts
(Melbourne) in 2012, she has since gone on to work for various companies as well
as actively pursued her art photography.
She is interested in making the banal
extraordinary and capturing the beauty in
everyday life, much of which can be seen in
her travel photography. Emma also makes
experimental music videos, mixed media
collaging, and writing.
Currently she is a video producer and
videographer for Melbourne agency
Digital Bunker. You can view her
artwork at the following:
Lauren Elizabeth Warner, more commonly
known as La in local circles, was born and
raised in South Africa. She fell in love with
the idea of Asia at the age of 16 when she had
the opportunity to travel to Thailand for a
school tour. In 2013, Lauren decided to leave
her home of the past 25 years and embark
on a journey to South Korea, which for her
has been life changing to say the least. She is
Website:
www.emmamatsuda.com
Video:
www.vimeo.com/emmamatsuda
Daniel Joseph Pye
Creativity has always been
an essential element in
Daniel’s life, particularly
in the world of writing.
Based in London, United
Kingdom, Daniel relishes
any opportunity to travel
and subsequently share
experiences, meet new
and interesting people,
challenge himself, increase knowledge of other
cultures and traditions, and learn more about
the intricate, enchanting and often ambiguous
world we live in.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Daniel
graduated from the University of Sydney
in 2011 with a degree in Commerce. He
proceeded to work in this field as an analyst
in a multinational professional services firm
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whilst concurrently engaging in travel, writing
and musical projects. As an avid and passionate
traveller, Daniel’s heart pulsates with adventure,
especially in regards to nature. A breathtaking
sunset, the serenity of rainfall, mysterious
valleys, domineering mountain ranges, rivers
and waterfalls – they never seem to disappoint.
At the same time, Daniel loves to get to know
the local inhabitants as well as the atmosphere
encapsulated in the urban locations he visits.
The stories, perspectives and variations in life
open a platform for discovery and formulate an
additional impetus for writing.
Besides travel, Daniel’s major passion is music.
He recently recorded his debut EP Dawn Is
Night at Jungle Studios, Sydney, with a full
release registered in August 2015. The music
infuses a mix of alternative, folk, and at times
indie sounds, with lyrics open for interpretation.
Daniel writes regularly and performs as often as
possible, and is currently working on organising
material for a future full length album.