TITLE: Monochrome Architectural Elegance
"Monochrome Architectural Elegance" is an evocative series of eight black and white photographs that delves into the visual poetry of architectural design. Through a focused lens on lines and curvatures, this collection reveals the intricate balance between the structural integrity and aesthetic beauty of architectural forms.
In this series, each photograph serves as a study in contrast and composition, where the starkness of black and white photography enhances the interplay between light and shadow, solid and void. The deliberate focus on lines—both straight and curved—unveils the dynamic tension and harmony within architectural structures. Straight lines articulate strength and precision, forming the skeletal framework of our urban landscapes, while curvatures introduce fluidity and movement, softening the rigidity of angles and imbuing the structures with a sense of organic growth.
AUTHOR: Sai Kit Lee (Australia)
Jacky Lee is a visual artist specializing in landscape photography, public art, and urban planning. He won the National Geographic Youth Photo Contest in 2017 and was a finalist in the same contest in 2018 and 2020. He also received Honourable Mentions at the International Photography Awards (2023), Paris Photography Prize (2023), Budapest International Foto Awards (2023), Annual Photography Awards (2022), and the International Black & White Photography Contest (2022). His work has been recognized by government organizations such as the Hong Kong Observatory and the Huon Valley Council in Tasmania.
In addition to landscape photography, Jacky has a profound expertise in black & white, cityscape, architectural, street, and aerial photography. He is an active member of the international photography community, serving as a distinguished mentor in the Photographic Society of America, a committee member in the Royal Photographic Society's Australian Chapter, a contributor for the Australian Photographic Society, and a judge in various photo contests. He has been a guest speaker at the University of Hong Kong. His artistic work has been exhibited globally across Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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