From Wuhan to the World: Enovate Chats With Photographer Madi Ju

Madi Ju is Wuhan’s gift to Chinese photography. An early-80s child herself, she passionately documents her peers through her writing and photographs. Her body of work offers a portal into various Chinese youth themes, particularly those to do with emerging sub-cultures, the relationship between people and the environment, as well as the trials and tribulations of growing up.

In 2005, she founded After 17, an online magazine dedicated to giving female artists exposure. Then later, 2006 to 2007 she and fellow photographer boyfriend Patrick Tsai launched the acclaimed My Little Dead Dick project, which ended just before their break up. Her works have since been shown internationally — in galleries and events like France’s Hyeres Photography Festival — as well as frequently appear in publications. She was recently featured alongside photographers like Tim Barber and Peter Sutherland in Shoot: Photography of the Moment.

Be sure to check out her website.

As a reporter and editor, writing was my main form of expression, but I was always interested in more visual creations. Eventually I surrounded myself with several photographer friends. We spent tons of time together, and eventually decided to launch a creative magazine together. Working with them on the mag I started to learn photography and never stopped.

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