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IDENTIFICATIONABLE: A Photo/Interview series to find out how people see themselves, where they thing they belong? what they identify with? Identity in the modern world.
EPISODE #2: YEOHAN KIM (Actor Model, “Spiritual Hipster”)
TARIQ ELMERI: Who is Yeohan Kim? Define your identity?
Yeohan Kim: I was originally born in South Korea and I have been living in the UK since I was 4 years old. I’ve been Muslim for a year now. When I was self harming I heard the Athan (call to prayer), and I read the Quran, a verse that said “with hardship comes ease” spoke to me. If I had to put it in one category, I identify as a spiritual hipster. Which means that I’m a spiritual person living in the modern world. I do like materialistic things, I do what I like but I’m still conscious. I enjoy going to Rumi’s Cave in Kilburn (London) because you come as you are and there’s no judgment there. In terms of nationality, I see myself as British even tough my mum tells me I’m Korean. The only two Korean things about me is that I speak Korean and eat Korean food. Overall, I’m like an onion with many different layers.
TARIQ ELMERI: What do you do and what are you working on now?
Yeohan Kim: I do acting, presenting and commercial modeling. The last job I did was for a Dutch cheese brand.
TARIQ ELMERI: What gigs do you enjoy?
Yeohan Kim: I love all my work because I’m never in an office and it’s so random. One day I’ll do a photoshoot, the next I’ll be doing a film or a voice over session. And I like the company of people in this industry, because we have a lot in common. I like it everyday.
TARIQ ELMERI: What does fashion mean to you and what brands and clothes do you like wearing?
Yeohan Kim: Fashion is a kind of medicine for me. I used to get bullied when I was younger, my fashion style makes me more confident. My dress style is inspired by the TV presenters and musicians I like. Now that I’m older, I like to dress smart, dapper, and old fashion like a gentleman. If not suits then waist coats.
TARIQ ELMERI: What are you wearing today?
Yeohan Kim: Today I’m wearing a double breasted suit from Reiss a British brand. And a Paul smith tie. I like skulls, so I got these from Religion. And the necklace that says (Allah) in Arabic is from a Turkish designer called Gente Jewelry in Camden market.
TARIQ ELMERI: Where do you see yourself in 2020?
Yeohan Kim: I will be 34! hopefully I’ll have my own place, presenting on MTV, working in the USA.
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IDENTIFICATIONABLE: A Photo/Interview series to find out how people see themselves, where they blog, what they identify with. Identity of people in the modern world.
EPISODE #1: Who is Nader Elgadi? a Libyan Photo Journalist/Activist
TARIQ ELMERI: Define your identity? Do you see yourself as Young, Libyan, Photographer? Muslim?
Nader ElGadi: My identity is a shifting identity, I used to define my self as much more regionally being from a specific area in Tripoli Libya. But not anymore. Now I’m an Activist, Muslim, Photographer (Journalistic) always rebellious against unjust authority and outdated cultural traditions.
TARIQ: What are you working in?
Nader ElGadi: Relaunching Ghat cultural festival. Because it is one of the most important cultural events in Libya and it deserves the spotlight. And show the Libyan culture, diversity, and unity without the politics.
TARIQ ELMERI: What would you like to accomplish by end of this year?
Nader ElGadi: I’m working towards completing my Masters in Security, Peace Building and Diplomacy.
And will be focusing on photo journalism that will create and spark change.
TARIQ ELMERI: What do you enjoy taking photos of?
Nader ElGadi: Something that makes me think, not just technically, the subject matter that makes you wonder/think/be curious. A photo that makes you stop for a moment and reflect. For example, that could be a portrait, action, situation, even a statue.
TARIQ ELMERI: What do you hate taking photos of?
Nader ElGadi: Sometimes when I’m out taking photos, people, or something friends, ask me to take portraits of them in a random setting that do not feel inspiring because there’s t a strong enough subject or background. in other hands I do enjoy taking portraits where I have more creative control and story.
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