Rui Bao

The research focuses on Chinese cosplay subculture youth living in the UK. From individuals to groups, and finally through the cross-cultural research of two different regions (China and UK), it provides empirical experience for cosplay subcultures in China and the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, using contemporary jewellery as a practical tool to verify the impact of different cultural backgrounds on the identity of cosplay subcultural groups. 

Names of Supervisors: 

• Shaleph O’Neill
• Martha Glazzard
• Emilia Ferraro