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Obofili's photostream |
An Outlook:
A new experiment, a different influence, or a change in direction. Everyday, every moment, something new happens.
Maybe it is not new at all. Maybe it’s the same thing from a different perspective. Through someone else’s eyes. I am in someone else’s shoes and suddenly I see it’s all controversial.
Or maybe I am just imagining it the way I daydreamt it.
I want to see things from an alternative viewpoint. I choose to capture these viewpoints through a medium that attracts any given audience. But mostly I want to see a reaction. A question, a critique, an explosion of emotions. Anything goes as long as it makes someone else think twice. I aim to modify the norm through photography and design. I see my music as patterns that can be uniquely and freely visualized from different angles.
My photography, music, and design work are an attempt to dig deeper into what we all see before our eyes.
Brand Obofili:
Obofili – the syllable used to make the ‘o’ sound in Thaana script – is a symbol of things that are close to my soul. The syllable is the Dhivehi in me. The script inspires my design work. It evokes a certain association with the 1,190 islands that I live in.
Obofili is an acknowledgement to my first experiences and attempts in the field of art and design. It is my way of thanking them. I learned to want to challenge myself creatively and limitlessly through these experiences.
Photos of Obofili (5)
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Groups (50)
- The Green Earth Magazine 15,822 photos, 1,309 members
- Maldives Poster 383 photos, 97 members
- Surf in Maldives 222 photos, 96 members
- Postmodernism, Neo-Historicism, and Neo-Eclectic Architecture. 2,469 photos, 153 members
- This is Maldives 1,195 photos, 167 members
- Male', Maldives 5 photos, 22 members
- Getty Images Call for Artists 476,501 photos, 80,002 members
- You Witness News 4,219 photos, 1,024 members
- POSI+TIVE MAGAZINE 76,047 photos, 4,367 members
- MODEL MAGAZINE 31,054 photos, 4,685 members
- Island Photography 62,184 photos, 4,256 members
- CityScape 362,757 photos, 15,978 members
- dhitv 153 photos, 117 members
- 1984 maldives 47 photos, 97 members
- Nikon D700 184,511 photos, 11,756 members
- Maldives Photographers Association 2,470 photos, 321 members
- free flicks"Dec competition now clozed, voting is open" 1,846 photos, 330 members
- Maldivian 35mm and Medium Format Film Junkies 64 photos, 24 members
- Badhalakah Enmen / Unite for Change 156 photos, 112 members
- Life is Music 161 photos, 71 members
- Architecture & Design Videos 45 photos, 281 members
- Maldives in Black and White 557 photos, 311 members
- Maldives in B&W 276 photos, 29 members
- Maldives Celebrates 230 photos, 88 members
- Young Directors 33 photos, 173 members
- Maldivian Photographers 15,633 photos, 739 members
- Freedom of Expression 1,658 photos, 163 members
- Flickr Turns 4 2,621 photos, 5,204 members
- Top 20 Sunsets ♥ of our Hearts 32 photos, 1,613 members
- Photowalking Maldives 455 photos, 206 members
- Unique Maldivians 2,381 photos, 190 members
- Flickr Graduates 5,901 photos, 388 members
- The JURORS / Different Personalities, Different Views 6,294 photos, 3,867 members
- Lost Paradise 36 photos, 24 members
- Explore Front Page (Please read Group Rules before posting) 965 photos, 577 members
- Sunny Sunsets and People 68 photos, 58 members
- Unique Shots 4,063 photos, 446 members
- SAARC Photographers 10,252 photos, 669 members
- Favorite Land- and Seascape Pictures 53,867 photos, 6,111 members
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Testimonials (11)
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azleem says:
"his mind is very creative. and he is a very funny and friendly guy...i jus want t say one thing. man ur stage show photos are awesome..u r the man...:D"
28th May, 2008
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leenmaldives says:
"obo ..is an all in one ... he is creative, artistic..talented.. n a gr8 personality to go with his skills... his work is very productive n unique..keep inspiring us obo ..good luck"
3rd May, 2008
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Afey Haneef says:
"One of the most creative youth in Maldives. Nice work dude! Keep it up!"
6th April, 2008
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Aqua Dreams Imaging says:
"What can we say about Obofili except that he's a cool guy, a great friend, and an awesome designer and artist. One of the most creative Maldivians around...wish you all the best in everything you do."
4th December, 2007
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AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says:
"he is cool, his photos are cool
they have a reason to exist and are full of life and feeling. They show how much he's seen of life and his passion for music. Always something to look after ;-)"8th December, 2007
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mohlat says:
"Shuau (Obofili) is a very creative guy. He is a multi talented natural!
I admire his works in photography, music & designing!
He is a very personable and open minded person. I only met him a couple of times and it's as if i've known the guy for ages!
I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. May Allah bless him."26th October, 2007
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Millzero Photography says:
"He is a real kind and a good friend. With a I shape out line and classic moto-bike his creative mind always moving around him.. is the best
Bro you Rock"25th June, 2007
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thundho - nadu - andhu says:
"obofili is THE MOST creative person i ve so far met in my whole life. i admire him and envy him..."
25th June, 2007
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heuristicideas says:
"i met him around 1 year ago when i was working in Maldives..cool and nice guy....and got many talents like interior deighn, graphic desighn and music etc...keep your hard work ...n remember everything u do have a value..."
17th May, 2007
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Daadi says:
"i just don't know where he gets his creativity from... !!!! you can never get tired of his alternate viewpoint... how he sees things from a different perspective.... guess he took the phrase "think different" to heart!! cheers!! keep it up"
10th February, 2007
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Amanda Rowan says:
"You have a great eye... very versatile style... from capturing cool moments in your travel... to musicians performing... i love it all.... you said u r just discovering photography.... well u have quite a knack...
amanda"29th January, 2007
- Joined:
- February 2006
- Hometown:
- Male'
- Currently:
- Male', Maldives
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- visual artist
- Website:
- www.ahmedshuau.com