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Michael Wolf's photographic study of Hong Kong's suburban culture and innovation is nothing short of overwhelming. Hundreds of little windows lodged in enormous slabs of concrete suggest that life dwells within these massive structures, however growing up in an area where forests and bush lands are only a thirty minute drive (if that) I find it almost difficult to comprehend.
Michael Wolf has cleverly displayed a perspective that does not allow a horizon- in fact, there is only room for the windows and lapping of concrete structures within the frame. This gives the impression that these buildings could go on forever. There is absolutely no suggestion of these constructions coming to an end and this can also be credited to Wolf's cleaver observation of repetition. The windows are one above another (with little room in between), giving the sense of infinity within the works.
I admire Wolf's observation of human triumph and innovation and I am confused as to whether these photographs were taken out of a fear, love or intrigue for these structures. I am personally more inclined to feel uncomfortable looking at these photographs, especially since there is a distinct lack of humanity in the works I sort of feel as if this is a reflection of where humanity is headed considering how big a problem over population is/going to be. I feel as if I am looking at a representation of humans lacking in abundance and sub standard living conditions. In saying this I can understand the perspective that these structures represent human evolution and genius, displaying Hong Kong's suburban landscape as an abstract piece of art.
I suppose it's each to their own with this one.
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