Zhang Jin’s countless landscape photographs are focused on simple and quiet places, such as misty fields, vast hills, ancient city ruins, and remote temples. However, Zhang does not simply take striking documentary photographs; very often, he uses a familiar calm to examine places that are not widely known, which give his works an unusual sense of harmony and poetry. The square compositions and gentle tones of these images prove his mastery of hand printing techniques. The works show Zhang’s independence in selecting scenes. As a result, he does not rely on staging; instead, uses unusual objects in their own spaces to create an even greater tension.
The tranquility and clarity of “Another Season” has darker implications. Zhang Jin’s thoughts and observations about his travels along the Silk Road are represented in his work; through his lens, he shows his respect for a simple, ancient way of life, and his black and white images are not cluttered by trends or restricted by time and geographic location. His interest in contemporary life and his exploration of the coexistence between man and nature means that the search itself has become a kind of faith.
Author : Zhang Jin
Publisher : Three Shadows +3 gallery
Release : 2013
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