I’ll be your microscope
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I’ll be your microscope 🔬
Hi! My name is Justin, and I am a social biologist eager to zoom in onto the mold that grows in the corners of our world—communities often overlooked by the majority, yet quietly thriving, claiming a world of its own. I approach these groups like a scientist with a microscope, eager to lay bare the intricate webs and stories that twist and turn beneath what’s visible. It’s fair to say that I’m drawn to the places and people that exist just out of easy reach, where the residues of mainstream society quietly accumulate.
I am fascinated by what endures in such corners…
Through short films, photo essays, and digital zines, I try to bring these hidden worlds into focus, inviting others to witness the beauty and richness that blossom in the dark. My work is less concerned with wiping away the mold and more about letting it go wild—watching what new worlds will emerge when we let it spread. Go ahead—I’ll be your microscope—stick your heads into the ‘corners’ of our society. You’ll be surprised at what you will discover.
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Meet the Fringe
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Forbidden Canvases
NAME
(NAME) thrives on the margins of legality. In a society where the possession of tattoos is legal but the act of receiving one isn’t…
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beard & beats
Han Kim
Life’s always a carnival: that’s Han’s gospel. His fits, music, and lifestyle all live up to it. But there’s so much more to Han than his appearance. He's a climate activist, a whistling teacher, and a tambourine merchant. Ok, I think this is enough to convince you to click the button below:
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cold steel
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
Everyone’s heard of fencing and kendo, but…
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Baraka Little Library
Itaewon’s Back-alley Community
Rihan and Musawer, two best friends, reshaped my understanding of what life is like as a refugee. It’s less about the struggles described in mass media. Instead, their story reveals a story of kindness and understanding. Click below to discover the true value of friendship and the power of dreams.
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Mimica y tango
One Branch of the Olive Theater Company & Tango Wanderers Troupe
Miming and tango seem like distant worlds—one lives in silence, conjuring invisible realms with nothing but imagination, while the other pulses with bold music and intense physical artistry. Yet, if we look closely enough, both are acts of pure expression. How about we dive into an episode of good ol' compare and contrast?
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Eleanor Parks
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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