The intention of this assignment was for me to show the uniqueness of this particular group of people in the world; how their costumes and collections define them as individuals.
This particular image, for example, is a very simple modification in Photoshop. However, it is meant to portray the splash of colour people like the subject, James "Yusei" Gaffney, add to what could otherwise be seen as a dull, uninteresting world. Deliberately positioned in the centre of the road to show how everything going past on either side is very much the same, whilst out in the open, where everyone can see him, is this bright, vibrant individual who stands out from his surroundings.
The results of the survey further support my intended meaning, showing, as they do, that James is not the only person who partakes in these activities, nor is the only one who wears costumes outside of conventions where this practice is almost obligatory! The cult is growing in popularity, particularly with the younger generation I have noticed, and the money that is spent by individuals to recreate their chosen characters is slowly increasing.
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