Researching the starting point Artist: Lee Friedlander “Lee Friedlander: America by Car.” Whitney.org, whitney.org/exhibitions/lee-friedlander. This picture was one of the photo albums created by Lee Friedlander called America By Car. According to Whitney, through driving a rental car across 50 states of the U.S., Lee Friedlander’s record on the realistic landscape as well as “the country’s […]
Initial thoughts
Initial thoughts on the topic: Use different lighting conditions (long-stretched light or dim light) or shot angles (high and low) to see how it impacts the object being reflected. Additionally, the picture could be presented in an abstract method, where the reflection could be simply a pair of sunglasses or jewelry. What immediately comes to […]
Photography 2: who am I as a photographer (AI generated)
Zhiao Wang (°2008, Beijing, China) is a photographer whose work explores the documentation of events and the presentation of those events. Through a minimalistic approach, Wang seeks to capture the essence of language and object, transforming it into an artistic ornament. His photographs break away from recognizable forms and invite multiple interpretations, shifting the meaning […]
Identity: Present
Title of the photograph: The Dual Representation This image is a combination of nine portraits expressing both my virtual and real-life identities. Specifically, the pictures displayed on the iPad are the digital avatars that I have used throughout my life on social media, which are mostly my pet cat. This image matches my statement of […]
Identity: Connect
Describe the societal/cultural issue or identity concept you want to explore with your photographs : I want to explore the impact of digital identity and the juxtaposition between physical and virtual realities. The project will delve into how I express and present my identities through digital avatars and in tangible realms, which creates contrasts. Find […]
Street Photography: Red photos
Below are my three chosen red photographs: I chose this photograph because it involves elements of people, buildings, and nature. While the upper section of the photo portrays human-made city walls and fences, the lower section presents a reflecting lake, which is an element of nature, contrasting with the artificial infrastructures above. Moreover, the picture […]
Street Photography: Hutong green photographs
I selected these 14 photographs as green section photos because they express the facial expressions of people, unique foods, and identical-colored vehicles in the Hutong region more vividly, contributing to the enhanced understanding of the audience towards Beijing’s ordinary life and the well-being of people. Additionally, these photographs contain clear details often seen in Hutong […]
Street photography: Hutong yellow photographs
I selected these 22 photos in the yellow section as they represent the people’s ordinary lives in Beijing Hutong while highlighting intricate details of foods, architecture, vendors, vehicles, and commodities. To further align my photos with my original vision, I would photoshop some of these photos with a black-and-white lens and increase the photo’s sharpness […]