Urban Labyrinth

This multimedia project combines photography and installation art, exploring Hong Kong's urban spaces' oppressive atmosphere and state. Inspired by Hong Kong, a city with the world's highest property prices and extreme population density, the project draws from Louise Nevelson's "Sky Cathedral." Nevelson's use of black wood and intricate structures to create a sense of depth and mystery influenced my work. I created a massive pinhole installation using wood panels and a camera backplate.
Painted entirely in black wood lacquer with a clock at the top, the installation's rigid structure and imposing scale evoke a heavy, oppressive mood that mirrors the spatial pressure of Hong Kong's streets. The black box features a contrasting black-and-white painting: white frames filled with black lines, and black surfaces covered with white lines, symbolizing hope and light in oppressive environments.