Author:Chang Chao-tang(1943-2024)
Category：Photography
Media:Baryta photographique digital printing
Year：2010
Size description：83x110cm
Introduction：Choreographer Lin Hwai-min (1947–) is the subject of this work, which employs a close-up perspective and precise framing to focus on the upper part of his shoulders and neck. His glasses are pushed up to his forehead, and his hands cover his face with fingers naturally spread. The image reveals no facial features; instead, it highlights the textures and folds of his skin, capturing subtle variations in light and shadow. The composition is sculptural, creating a symmetrical and detailed visual effect filled with depth. Taken in 2010 in Hangzhou, China, this photograph coincides with the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s first outdoor performance of The Legend of the White Snake at West Lake (Xihu). Unlike typical stage photography, Chang Chao-tang appears more concerned with the traces of time etched on Lin Hwai-min’s body. Both artists share a journey through Modernism and a return to native roots, with this portrait offering a glimpse into the life stories of Chang’s contemporaries.
Author Introduction：「Chang Chao-tang」-Born in Banqiao, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Chang studied civil engineering at National Taiwan University, where Western modern thought shaped his absurd and detached style. A pioneer in Taiwan’s modern photography, he co-founded V-10 Visual Art Group in 1971. Joining China Television in 1968, he produced documentaries like “60 Minutes” and “The Journey of Image.” From the late 1970s, he worked on films such as China Behind and The Woman of Wrath, integrating photography, documentary, and cinema into his creative path.
Accession number:20230078