Narcisa Tirpoca
bA PHOTOGRAPHY
London College of Communication UAL
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms:
My location: London, United Kingdom
Narcisa Tirpoca
First Name: Narcisa
Last Name: Tirpoca
University / College: London College of Communication UAL
Course / Program: bA PHOTOGRAPHY
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms:
My Location: London, United Kingdom
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About
Narcisa Tirpoca is a visual artist, animal rights and climate activist based in the UK. She has recently graduated from the University of the Art London with a Bachelor's Degree in Photography."Brainstorming on a greengage" is a collection of ongoing projects and ideas that are constantly transforming and evolving. Narcisa's practice primarily focuses on documentary-style photography, however, she has recently delved into the field of animal photojournalism, combining activism work with her passion for photography.
Concrete at the zoo
"Concrete at the Zoo” is a project that originated in 2022 and aims to raise awareness about the ethical existence of zoos by emphasising the often-overlooked environment surrounding animals. The project focuses on spaces like concrete floors and glass walls that are frequently present in zoos and oftentimes go unnoticed by visitors. The images seek to challenge the conventional view of zoos and prompt viewers to think critically about the way animals are treated in these environments, and they aim to communicate the imprisonment of animals, which are seen as objects to admire ignoring how captivity impacts their sentience. Confined animals are forced to live in little areas that do not allow them to engage in natural behaviours; this results in physical and psychological repetitive and obsessive habits or reactions known as zoochosis. The intent of the project is to create an emotional connection between the viewer and the animals, encouraging them to consider the consequence of their actions on the lives of these beautiful creatures; inspire conversations around the importance of the ethical treatment of animals and encourage people to consider alternatives to zoos that promote dialogue around animal rights and animal liberation.