2015 / Fine Art / Landscape

Alienation

  • Photographer
    Akai Chew

A city, the superorganism created by humanity. Yet with this increased closeness, there is an increased sense of loneliness. A bustling city trapped in its own solitude; an unnatural sense of stasis. Inspired by Giorgio de Chirico’s metaphysical paintings, I was fascinated by the idea of the cityscape having the superficial outlook of normalcy but yet with an uncanny sense of unfamiliarity. The cityscape is presented with an evocative air of solitude despite the closeness. There are visible signs of life, anticipation juxtaposed with an unnatural sense of stasis and unfamiliarity.