CELOP Student Runner Up in Global Programs Photo Contest

in Student Life
April 19th, 2016

Boston University Global Programs recently announced the winners of its 4th annual photo contest. CELOP was delighted to see that one of its own students, Shuo Wang, was named a runner up.

It’s no accident that Shuo can take a sophisticated photo. He studied art at a special high school that is affiliated with the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing. Not only is Shuo interested in photography, but he also draws, paints, does typography, art installations and graphic design. He is currently studying in CELOP’s 12 week program in order to improve his English and be accepted to universities in the U.S. Shuo is sending his portfolio to some of the top art schools in the country: Rhode Island School of Design, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and California College of the Arts.

“I am interested in attending art school in the U.S. because I feels I would have more freedom (of expression) here.” says Shuo Wang.

Shuo’s photo, with its clean lines and simple design, seemed that it might have been taken in his home country of China. As a matter of fact, it was taken here in Boston near Symphony Hall. Shuo likes to explore the relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit, and most often shoots in black and white. With his camera always close at hand, he created a very compelling personal photo.

We congratulate Shuo on being a runner up in the photo contest and wish him all the best in pursuing his art degree!