This document is Nicholai Go's photography portfolio from 2014. It includes an introduction where he discusses his belief in photography as a tool for change and his goal to use it to question perceptions of reality. The portfolio then lists Go's various photography series which explore concepts like surreal human limits, losing and finding direction, and the relationship between dreams and reality. It also provides information on Go's exhibitions, publications, and awards.

1. Nicholai Go Photography Portfolio 2014
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2. I believe in the power of photography as a tool for change and often find it underutilized. It
can be used to change perceptions, and sometimes that’s all you need to change lives. This in
return, makes photography very dangerous when used incorrectly. My mission as a photogra-
pher is to steer it towards the right direction. My photography itself is a manifestation of that
notion of power through the exploration of the human condition, what draws us in, what scares
us, what makes us believe, and what makes us human. This in return, reflects our perception
of reality and makes myself and the audience question. I photograph not to represent form, fig-
ure, moments, nor reality, but instead a concept and an idea. I create performances specifically
made to be photographed and made flat, taking account all of the elements within. I always
work in series to represent the journey and my relationship with the concept and idea that I
am exploring. It is to add context, to root it within an extended narrative. In my own process of
questioning reality, I do not often just take photographs, I end up making them.
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3. Rough Landing
Super 6
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32
50
72
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96
108
118
130
System Loophole
Temporarily Buried
Live in a Dream
Lost Direction
Untethered
Final Belonging
Exercise in Futility
Wide Awake
Blindly Waiting
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4. IASAS Cultural Convention: Visual Art
N-Photo Magazine
International School Manila, Taguig, Philippines
Issue 15
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Volume 2, Issue 3
One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI, USA
Issue 10
New York City, NY, USA
Spring / Summer 2013
New York City, NY, USA
Issue 3
Essex, Jct, VT, USA
Image Quest 2013
Fort Bonifacio, Philippines
January 2014 Issue
Vol. 18 No. 2
Philippines
Lost Freedom Magazine
Third Annual Asian Art Exhibit
Artist Portfolio Magazine
See|Me: The Story of the Creative
RISD XYZ
See|Me: Creatives Rising
Lens Magazine
Darkroom Gallery: Make Believe
RedBull Illume
Litrato: Genesis
Professional Photographer UK Magazine
Digital Photo Magazine
March 2010
January 2013
April 2012
January 2013
May 2012
April 2013
July 2013
May 2013
October 2013
August 2013
October 2013
August 2013
March 2014
January 2014
April 2014
exhibitions
publications

5. EyeTime 2012 Competition: “Emerging Talent”
MyArtContest 2012 Photography Art Contest
Tronix Photo Contest: “When The Sun Goes Down”
Pop-Photo Readers Competition
2012 International Photography Awards
New York City for Photographic Arts: “Water”
ViewBug Photo Contest: “Smoke”
Professional Photographer of the Year 2013
Exhibition Without Wall: “Strong and Powerful”
EyeTime 2013 Competition: “Future Voices”
Digital Photo: “7th Annual Your Best Shot”
Jury Winner
Best in Show
Grand Winner
Action/Sports Runner-Up
First Place, Special Effects, Non-Pro
Third Place
First Place, Jury Selection
First Place, Student of the Year
Award of Excellence
Jury Winner
Jury Winner
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awards

6. The idea for this series explores the power of photography. I wanted
to create photos of surreal moments that portray me more than
just human. I wanted to compel people to look twice and feel a
sense of fear or confusion. I believe that photography is a power
not to be taken lightly. I want to question the boundaries of human
beings. Is true power gained when we surpass human limits?
super
prod. 2012

10. What happens when we think we are lost in the world, but in reality
the world is the one that’s lost?
rough landing
prod. 2012

18. Reality is relative. Therefore, there will always be a loophole.
system loophole
prod. 2012

32. You cannot run away and hide yourself forever. Hiding secrets can be
only temporary as it only bears fruit to more secrets.
temporarily buried
prod. 2012

50. I have always wondered what boundaries exist between dream and
reality. What would it take to live in an eternal dream in where you can
have complete control of the world? With the series, I question our
reality and how its connected to dreams. Our dreams are an entry way
to another kind of reality. I believe that if we have full control of our
dreams, it could be a fully realized reality just as much as the one we
live in now.
live in a dream
prod. 2012

70. How do you know that the path you choose to take is not dictated
by the world? Do we need to choose a path? We are doomed to an
endless cycle in search for a direction, which we cannot even be
certain is ours.
lost direction
prod. 2012

82. What do we transform to when we are fully consumed by what
surrounds us?
untethered
prod. 2012

96. No matter what we lose or what happens to us, we will always
have one last belonging. How hard will you hold unto that one last
belonging when it’s the only thing you have left?
final belonging
prod. 2012

108. What constantly pushes us to attempt flight when it isn’t part of our
nature to do so? We build and build to extend our limitations.
exercise in futility
prod. 2012

118. How far can you really travel in your dreams where everything is
possible? One thing that connects the dream world and our reality is
time. We have a finite amount of time no matter the reality.
wide awake
prod. 2012

130. To wait is to have trust and faith.
blindly waiting
prod. 2012