We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campus is situated, the people of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung, who have created art, made music and told their stories here for thousands of generations. We also acknowledge and extend our respect to the Traditional Owners of all lands on which our work is viewed, shared and enjoyed, and to all Elders, past, present and emerging.

VCA Art 2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography)

Pain, Struggle, Guilt, and Invasion
When the air carries the scent of more than just the stench of blood, I am neither invader nor victim. I wander at the world's farthest edge, contemplating the nature of humanity.
A group of uninvited guests plant their flags upon the land which they do not own.
Why do you refuse to confront humanity's crimes? Is it because the pain is too intense? Or is it because you cannot accept the fact that you, too, are human?

Crystal XU

Crystal Xu, Installation view, 2025. Image courtesy of the University of Melbourne. Photography by Astrid Mulder.