honorable mention
Zili Zhang united states
title
Homage to Rothko
Zili Zhang uses landscapes to tell stories, allowing elements within his images to interact and form quiet dialogues. Striving for simplicity, he seeks inner peace and serenity through a unique sense of color and form. He believes timelessness lies behind every decisive moment. His work transforms ordinary scenes from nature and the human world into poetic expressions of existence.
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entry description
The "Homage to Rothko" series draws inspiration from the mesmerizing work of Mark Rothko. While taking these photos, I aimed to evoke the textured, layered feeling of his paintings. By moving the camera vertically, I wove a canvas-like texture from the horizontal waves. Using techniques like Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and high ISO, I transformed seascapes into abstract blocks of color, echoing the simplicity and emotional depth of Rothko's signature style.about the photographer
Zili Zhang is an internationally recognized photographer based in Greenwich, CT. Recently named Conceptual Photographer of the Year by Exposure One, he also received Gold from the 1839 Awards and ND Magazine. His work has earned awards from the Smithsonian, Paris Photo Prize, TIFA, IPA, FAPA, reFocus, Chromatic and more.Zili Zhang uses landscapes to tell stories, allowing elements within his images to interact and form quiet dialogues. Striving for simplicity, he seeks inner peace and serenity through a unique sense of color and form. He believes timelessness lies behind every decisive moment. His work transforms ordinary scenes from nature and the human world into poetic expressions of existence.
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