Kevin Zheng
My connection to photography is very personal. It is a primary channel for looking inwards and being completely honest with myself. My camera serves as a mirror, not to see my literal reflection, but to project and examine the raw, often hidden, landscapes of my inner world. I use light, shadow, and composition to ask difficult questions of myself, to confront the brutal truths I might otherwise avoid. This pursuit shapes my artistic point of view. I photograph not to please audiences with beautiful colors and figures, but to reveal stark realities, both in the external world and within myself. My images are deliberately undecorated, focusing on texture, stark contrast, and unguarded moments to strip away artifice. I seek authenticity. When taking photos, I don't just express who I am but actively discover who I am. With my photos, I develop a self-portrait not of my physical appearance, but of my true character.