Waiting
“WAITING” is a project developed with a body of work from a series of photographs studying different kinds of human behaviour. These are expressions and emotions which rose from a state of stasis; a state of limbo while waiting for something to happen.
This project aims to connect and engage its viewers; to create an awareness of the significance of their responses and reactions to the photographs; essentially, to encourage them to be responsible for their actions.
Misunderstandings can easily occur when there is insufficient clarity to guide towards understanding.
No one can predict the future. Pain, suffering, anxiety, frustration, desperation and boredom are as important as love, optimism, hope, excitement and empathy. How a subject feels, while waiting in suspended time, is edged in their features and posture.
From sweltering under the scorching sun or soaking in the rain, to the acceptance of bone-chilling cold or sheltering from driving snow, human nature’s resilience and stoic are all presented in stark black and white focus.
The choice of using black and white is deliberate. It is used to contrast the private moments of the individuals caught in the glare of public life in the streets. I hope I was able to capture those fleeting yet significant moments with my lens.
When I started wandering the streets, camera at hand, I was first fascinated by the hurly-burly, chaotic scenes where people were just busy rushing around to get on with their lives, pursuing their livelihoods. They were looking ahead. Taking the next step or steps to move towards their goals.
Yet, as a bystander interested in exploring and capturing their state of mind, my eyes (and lens, of course!) zoomed in on individuals who were taking a break from being constantly in motion. These subjects were waiting, taking time out, whether intentional or enforced, in pursuit of their next moments in life, too. It is wonderfully fulfilling as a photographer to bear witness to, and participate in this special yet mundane daily slice of life. I sincerely hope I have done these wonderful people justice with my exhibit, ‘WAITING’.
TERRI CHONG
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Language: English
Format: Soft Cover
Size: 200 x 260 x 15mm
Pages: 104 pages
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