In the bustling island of Taiwan, amidst its vibrant cityscapes and lush natural reserves, a self-taught photographer, Chang Yu Hsuan, finds her muse.
Unlike her contemporaries, Hsuan doesn't chase after the grandeur of well-known attractions. Instead, she cherishes the ordinary landscapes that blend into the background of everyday life.
"Since I have to drive across Taiwan very often for my commercial work, I've collected these beautiful scenes on the way and captured them randomly with my iPhone. Most of them are not famous attractions, just some small views I found on the way or in daily life," Hsuan explains. Her words echo a profound simplicity and a deep appreciation for the subtleties of her local environment.
Hsuan's project is a testament to the beauty that lies in the stillness of everyday scenes. These photographs are spans of reality, fleeting glimpses of moments in time that pass quietly, unnoticed in the hustle of routine life. Each photo is a narrative in itself, telling stories of uncelebrated corners of Taiwan, often missed by the hurried eye.
The essence of Hsuan's work lies in its ability to invoke introspection. Through her lens, mundane landscapes transform into canvases of contemplation. Her photography urges us to pause and observe - to find moments of inspiration in the ordinary.
Hsuan's approach to photography is a blend of spontaneity and intimacy. Her focus on female subjects and landscapes brings a unique perspective, highlighting the interplay between human emotion and the environment. It's a visual dialogue between the seen and the unseen, the celebrated and the overlooked.
As Hsuan rightly puts it, "It doesn't matter where you live or go, big or small, you don't need to go somewhere too far, just enjoy your life, and you would find beautiful details every day." Her photography is a gentle reminder to embrace the present, to find joy in the ordinary, and to appreciate the quiet beauty that life offers in its simplest forms.*Live very local, Stay widely global.* This philosophy is not just a tagline for Hsuan; it's a way of life, a lens through which he views the world, and fortunately for us, a view he graciously shares through his photography.
