TITLE: Paradox

"Hong Kong, also known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' is a vibrant spectacle of life and activity, where ancient traditions harmoniously merge with the futuristic skyline of towering buildings. The photographic work capturing this city reveals a fascinating paradox: amidst the chaos and bustle, people often appear isolated, like solitary figures lost in the flow of daily life.

In this bustling, orderly city with its immense skyscrapers, the apparent isolation of individuals seems almost organic. Perhaps it's the pace of life, the endless pursuit of success, or the pressure of a competitive society that contributes to a sense of loneliness, even amidst a crowd. The more people inhabit a city, the easier it seems to lose oneself in the anonymity of urban life, experiencing one's existence as an unassuming dot amidst a sea of faces."

AUTHOR: Isabel Mombaerts (Belgium)

As a forty-something, artistically, several ponds were swum through. Painting, sculpture and photography all had their amateur periods. As a self-taught artist, an ever-growing archive was built up over the years. Travel photography is preferred. People and learning to understand their culture fascinates me enormously. Professionally, I share this knowledge as a teacher of ethics and aesthetics in a secondary school. I travel during the holidays. Often alone, sometimes in a small group. The camera is then often my friend to make contact with the local population.