Life is like a snowball. To build a snowball, one begins gathering small amounts of snow. Then, as the ball rolls on the ground, it gathers more snow, creating an enlarged snowball. Similarly in life, derived from human desire, people’s actions and efforts accumulate, bringing either positive or negative results. The Photo Division of The Granite Tower (GT) captured the different situations where the snowball effect can be found in people daily lives.

Kim Minji

Instagrammable. A word meaning something that is attractive enough to post on social media. As the so-called “trendy” place is determined by the number of pictures uploaded on social media, these places strive to induce customers to take pictures. Ranging from scrumptious food to pretty interior designs, those photos all add up to create a snowball effect. Altogether, they draw people into believing that the place is a must-go, and further strengthen its instagrammable features, where people are ready to queue for long hours. I captured the characteristics of popular places as taking pictures is the new norm.

Jie Yeowon

Just one more. One more on my other arm. These are the words that mark the beginning of the tribe of tattoo-infatuists. Although there are many who have never thought of getting a tattoo, there is rarely anyone who ends up with one simple tattoo. The acquisition of one tattoo manifests into the idea of another, which eventually amalgamates into a whole array of illustrations on one’s body. The following photos depict the works embedded onto my fellow tattoo lovers in their walks around campus. All having confessed their accumulating affection for tattoos, it is safe to say that these relics will not be their last.

Yun Sunwoo

Often in life we encounter greatness. Whether it be people, artwork, or nature, greatness tends to amaze or intimidate us with its beauty and scale. Yet, we always seem to forget that they once started off as something small, something of little significance. To capture small details creating great beauty, I picked up my camera and explored Seokchon Lake, a lake in my neighborhood. Needless to say, it was difficult to spot details since I was so used to the surrounding. But with time, I grew to appreciate how the smallest things could come together to create the most extraordinary beauty.