City Container

City Container is an art project that seeks to explore the essence of the city. As a historical space with a complex background, the city embodies rich meanings of time, space, metaphor, and symbolism, resembling a concept of convergence. The city is more akin to an abstract container, gathering various elements and encapsulating the lives and memories of its inhabitants.

With the rapid development of urbanization in China, new buildings abound in the city, exuding rules and order. To emphasize the sense of order within the city, I have chosen to use a black and white film camera paired with a telephoto lens to capture the urban landscape and magnify its intricate details. The use of black and white film enhances the power of observation, stripping away the colors of the city and creating a sense of detachment from the everyday environment. Through black and white photography, I aim to detach from the superficial aspects of the city and delve deeper into its essence and spiritual significance.

However, during the process of photography, I gradually discovered that what truly captivates in the city container is not merely the outward appearance of towering buildings but rather the city's unique cultural temperament. Within every street corner and alley, there lie abundant and diverse cultural symbols and historical backgrounds. These elements constitute the soul of the city, reflecting the lifestyles, beliefs, and emotions of its inhabitants. Through my photographic works, I aspire to capture glimpses of these cultural nuances, presenting to the viewers the spiritual fabric and inner world of the city, evoking resonance with its cultural temperament.

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城市容器是一个探索城市本质的艺术项目。城市作为一个具有复杂背景的历史空间，承载着时间、空间、隐喻和象征的丰富意义，宛如一个集合的概念。城市更像是一个抽象的容器，汇聚着多种元素，凝结着城市居民的生活与记忆。

随着中国城市化的迅速发展，新建筑物遍布城市，充满着规则与秩序。为了突出城市的秩序感，我选择使用黑白胶片相机配合长焦镜头进行摄影，将城市的细节放大展现。通过黑白胶片摄影的凝视与剥离，加强视觉的凝聚力，抛开了城市的色彩，创造出一种偏离日常环境的感觉。通过黑白摄影，我试图抽离城市的表面现象，深入探索城市的本质和精神内涵。

然而，在摄影的过程中，我逐渐发现，城市作为一个巨大的容器，其真正吸引人的并不仅仅是高楼大厦的外貌，而是城市独特的文化气质。在每一个街角和巷弄中，都蕴藏着丰富多样的文化符号和历史背景。这些元素构成了城市的灵魂，体现了城市居民的生活方式、信仰和情感。通过摄影作品，我希望能够捕捉到这些城市文化气质的抽影，呈现给观者城市的精神脉络和内在世界，唤起他们对于城市文化气质的共鸣。