After the “Tokyo time-lapses” last year, Ming released a new photo series—”Driftwoods — the afterlives of trees”.
The “Driftwoods” series is an unexpected discovery. I was on a journey around the south island of New Zealand and was shooting time-lapses of the lakes and
mountains. I saw a lot of driftwood by the lakes and on the beaches. I was drawn
by the way they slept on the sand, and started to take pictures of them. Slowly,
one click after another, and this is how this series was born.
I saw hundreds of driftwood during my trip and none of them looked the same.
Some look like insects, some look like animals, and all of them have different
shapes and textures. Just like people, every person has his or her own
appearance and personality. Every piece of driftwood has its own unique look
and pattern. I find them fascinating and beautiful!
mountains. I saw a lot of driftwood by the lakes and on the beaches. I was drawn
by the way they slept on the sand, and started to take pictures of them. Slowly,
one click after another, and this is how this series was born.
I saw hundreds of driftwood during my trip and none of them looked the same.
Some look like insects, some look like animals, and all of them have different
shapes and textures. Just like people, every person has his or her own
appearance and personality. Every piece of driftwood has its own unique look
and pattern. I find them fascinating and beautiful!
Location: Upstairs gallery at Woolloongabba Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm. Saturday 10am – 3pm
