DRAGONFLY

The wings of a dragonfly may appear motionless as it hovers, yet they encompass a myriad of movement trajectories. The compound eyes of a dragonfly capture fragmented images that, when assembled, reveal the entirety of the surrounding scenery. My artworks may resemble static photographs, but they hold within them numerous facets of the specific time and space in which they were taken, capturing the nooks and crannies of cities and streets. I find parallels between my works and dragonflies. Having grown up in Taipei and currently residing in London, I have intermittently returned to Taiwan over the years. During these visits, I have often employed 3D scanning or photogrammetry to document the cities and streets of Taipei.
 In 2020, due to pandemic restrictions, I began organizing my extensive archive and discovered my predilection for close-up photography. Rather than capturing an encompassing view of the entire street, I am drawn to specific details that captivate my attention: a poster, a display, a man engrossed in playing a pinball machine, a child accompanying a gambler. Each person or object has a purpose for being in that particular location. For instance, the man is there because of the pinball machine, and the pinball machine is placed there by the shop owner to entice customers, including the man. Through a multitude of close-ups, I assemble the comprehensive tapestry of the city, the streets, and their interconnectedness.