‘a newly arrived immigrant eats noodles on a fire escape’, new york city, 1998 image © chien – chi chang
chien chi chang
at: chi wien gallery, taipei, taiwan
from: january 17 to february 28, 2009
‘photography is still instinctual, but I am more disciplined now. I am trying to make every frame count,
just as in tai chi every breath counts.’
chien – chi chang, taiwanese born, new york based photographer uses the idea of alienation and connection as themes in much of his work. known for documenting contemporary societal issues from around the world, his work depicts arranged marriages in asia and immigrant culture in the united states. his intense and realistic images explores issues of love, hope and darkness as well as freedom and restriction. chang’s work will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at chi wien gallery, tapei.
‘the chain’, 1998 image © chien chi chang
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