This series is dedicated to the historical district of Taipei, the Wanhua District. Using glass street fencing as an artistic method to achieve his semi-surreal images, Khorev photographs random passersby who are taking short breaks at the fountain opposite the historical Longshan Temple.
For the photographer, the special state of natural light is important in conveying the emotional and individual layers of the people he photographs.
Outside the context of any social event, they are mostly seen from the back or half-turned towards the author, facing the turbulent life of the noisy street near the temple. With his camera, Khorev gets as close as possible to his subjects in search of an emotional concentration on these characters who seem to exist in an environment far from the chaos of the big city.
—Vladimir Khorev, a winner of the LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2024. Discover all winners here.
