Monolith and Spirit (2023) Photograph by YIBO WANG

A solitary figure in white stands as a focal point amidst the grand karst mountains and lush bamboo forests, their reflection shimmering in the mirror-like stillness of the water.

The composition utilizes a perfectly balanced horizontal symmetry, emphasizing the colossal scale of nature against the fragile human presence. Bathed in a soft, ethereal mist, the scene evokes the spirit of traditional East Asian landscape painting while maintaining a sharp, contemporary photographic clarity. This is a meditation on silence, belonging, and the overwhelming beauty of the untamed world. The immense resolution of this piece allows for an immersive experience, revealing intricate textures of stone and water that invite the viewer to lose themselves in the atmosphere.

Materials used:

Archival pigment print on fine art paper.

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 51
• Size: 84.1 x 59.4 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 70 x 56cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky