Lydia Bigley

Born in Dublin, 1977. I have a BA in Communications Studies, specialising in photography, from Dublin City University, and have just completed an MA in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster. Most of my work focuses on looking at the unknown and misunderstood, and counteracting the stereotypes that persist in society. I am currently based in London working as a freelance journalist & photographer. RESEARCH INTERESTS Russia - in particular: life and culture in Siberia and the Russian Far-East. Germany - in particular: Berlin, contemporary German culture & language, contemporary German cinema, and music. Queer Theory – Transgender/transgressive identities, Drag Kings, Gay & Lesbian culture. Drugs Culture. Bilingualism/Multilingualism – Second language acquisition. Women’s Amateur Boxing Photography Projects: Current & Completed 2007 – This is Summer – a journey through a Siberian summer looking at youth culture in contemporary Siberia and the Russian Far East. 2006 – Bar Wotever - social spaces for people with transgressive identities 2003 – Women’s Amateur Boxing, New York 2001 – 2004 Drag Kings, Dublin & Berlin