Emily Bates: love scenes

Love Scenes, brought together material gathered during two journeys to Yunnan, documenting places and songs before they fade out of existence, as China swiftly modernises and refocuses its self. The work draws particular reference from the culture and rituals of the Naxi minority. The narratives embedded within the works often create a sense of isolation or loss, as they echo the demise of local customs and beliefs, alongside the power and inherent emotional qualities of the locations.