This project finds multiple individuals exploring the different stages of pursuing their dreams and reflecting on their current lives, as well as exploring the meaning of our lives towards success. It uses a photographer’s perspective to show the contrast between the dreams and realities of our motivation, so as to inspire other people. As a child, I had wished to become a racing driver, watching Formula 1 and driving a Go-Kart. I never dreamed of becoming a photographer. I hope this project can let the readers know that even if what they’re doing now wasn’t the intended dream, they can also thrive.
Chloe Cheung, 19
‘I want to live a fulfilling life with diverse and unforgettable experiences, challenges, and struggles, facing each one with positivity and satisfaction. Love ups and downs!’
‘I don’t have a specific dream job because I’ve made a promise to myself that I won’t work for something that lacks meaning to me, nor will I exchange my time solely for money. Instead, I’ll only work for something that I am willing to do even without getting paid.’
Harvey Geh, 23
'I want to be a music journalist or music artist.'
'I guess it’s what I want to do because I wanna give something back from my experiences listening combined with my personal thoughts and feelings.'
'I always played music since I was young and I love discovering new stuff to listen to.'
'I think effectively expressing urself is a really valuable skill to have.'
'Right now I’m living an easy in life at home with my parents, having a good time, have a good network of people and friends and am enjoying my master’s course a lot more than my undergrad course.'
Finn Lau, 30
‘My dream job used to be meteorologist when I was a teenager. Then, I found another path and march towards the dream of working and living in different parts of the world.’
‘Everything was going well according to the plan after graduation. But everything in my life got shredded since the 2019 Hong Kong movement. I struggled. I cried. I shattered.’
‘Is it time to give up? No. I am picking up the shattered pieces of myself and rebuilding everything again. I shall carry on.’
Jimmi Ho, 30
‘My dream occupation revolves around being an artist, but with a specific purpose: to meticulously document the overlooked or forgotten aspects of Hong Kong's history.’
‘Currently, my life is characterised by a whirlwind of activity, yet it's imbued with a profound sense of contentment and fulfilment.’
Kathy Leung, 34
We’re hoping to live temporarily around the world from time to time in the future. So we could go for adventures and stay for a bit longer than a usual holiday to taste the local culture.
We’d say our current life is fulfilled and busy. Sometimes we wish we have few more hours per day. But we are passionated with what we are doing for living. Maybe in the near future, we’ll able to have more free time to enjoy life!
Edwin Tam, 44
‘Growing up, I wished to open a toy store for fun! During secondary school, I became interested in architecture & art. I studied architectural studies at HKU and AA Architectural Association in London. I picked up my hobby again while working in an architecture firm in London in 2007; then I founded an airsoft business and YouTube channel. I quit architecture and switched my field to airsoft till now.’
‘During these 17 years, I achieved my childhood dream. I found the purpose of my life—bringing customers happiness and materialising their heroic desires through airsoft activities with my unique attention to detail and aesthetics.’
‘When I came to the UK, they were miserable about what had happened over the last half-decade, the events in Hong Kong after 2019, and giving up all the success in Hong Kong for the future. I’m glad to be in the UK.’
I wish to...
Self-published book, Hahnemühle German Etching prints and moving image piece
Dichotomy, 2024
Single channel moving image
Colour with Sound (Dolby Vision, Stereo ACC)
3 minutes
