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Juror’s Statement, Photography Category

CHIEN Jung-Tai

Photography is an interactive process between memory and pursuit. Second Prize: “What do We Care about?” by HUANG Chun-Ching
The nature of photography starts with recording and documentation, The advancement of modern technology has brought us convenience,
and then ventures into visual art and plastic art. Its portrayal of time and but also harms. The photo depicts the rare and unique theme of
space takes shape in the photographer's instantaneous inspiration, and rehabilitation in hospital. Through meticulous arrangement and direction,
is constructed by visual elements such as light, color, shape, position, the author demonstrates outstanding creativity, giving the photo
and direction, fusing into the mind and thought the people, events, and captivating content. The author proposes a common social phenomenon
things, it aims to convey. Using the languages of lens and frame, it to poke fun and criticize inappropriate actions of today's young people.
makes complete and organized arrangements. In the post-photography
era where online spaces are becoming more and more popular in the Third Prize: “Warm Shop” by LIN Mei-Jyh
digital age, advanced technology provides creativity endless possibilities This work of low-light documentary photography seems to be
and extensibility, exploring for the art of photography greater dreams depicting Taiwan's rural village, yet it also features beautiful night
and ideals. Photography is no longer just a tool for re-enactment and scenery. The photography exhibits classical poetry, and both the inside
transcription, but a “medium that strives to create non-reality.” and outside of the small and compact rural shop make people feel a visual
warmth of friendliness, while also revealing the warn and kind interaction
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The Photography Category of the 23 Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition
between people. The background features blurry woods out of focus,
of Taichung City received a total of 408 submissions, nearly 170
presenting an aesthetic effect resembling ink wash painting.
submissions fewer than the previous year. There were 10 foreign
submissions (3 from Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau, 1 from U.K., Award of Merit / “Innocent” by TU Hui-Hsing: A subjective view
Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Bulgaria, Canada, and Peru). generated by unique perspective and bold composition, displaying good
The stat reveals that the organizer still has some distance to cover in order sense of focus and atmosphere and offering dramatic effects between
to reach the goal of “local roots and international reach.” men and animals. Award of Merit / “Who Can Help Me Wipe My Face?”
by HSU Yin-Ying: Dialogue is generated between the two innocent
This year's jury consisted of CHANG Kuo-Chih, HSIAO Chia-
children and the contrasting workers in the top part of the photo. The
Yu, KUO Shih-Mou, YANG Shun-Fa, and me. After close examinations
photograph presents the effects of visual guidance and contrast of
and in-depth discussions in the preliminary selection, 44 submissions
scenarios. Award of Merit / “Tranquil” by HSIEH Chia-Yu: The author
were chosen to enter the secondary selection. The secondary selection
creates the atmosphere of solitary and tranquil environment and human
received 42 physical works, and winners for the top three prizes, five
emotions, displaying comprehensive structure for the content of the
winners of the Award of Merit, and 34 short-listed works were selected.
appeal. Award of Merit / “Shadow Overseer” by TSENG Huan-Feng: A
Summarizing the comments of all the jurors, the appraisals of works
rare documentary photograph of temples. The author creates entertaining
winning top prizes, including Award of Merit, are provided below:
effects of light and shadow. The virtual and real people captured by
First Prize: “Exploded Shrine” by TUNG Jung-Yu opportune shutter exhibit definite movements and energy, and through
photography, the author turns light and time into tangible things. Award
This is a brilliant work of photography on religious and folk customs
depicting the scene of a temple festival. The parade in the foreground, of Merit / “Best Friends” by HUANG Tzu-Chia: The author masterfully
conveys the emotions between an old man and his loyal companions;
the shrine of Mazu, and the smoke in the background present a powerful
contrast of emptiness and fullness. The stable composition embodies unfortunately, the background environment is not dealt with properly.
throbbing visual tensions. The author timely clicks the shutter to capture Lastly, I want to encourage all photography lovers to be persistent
the nervous look on people's faces and the atmosphere, displaying local and continue working hard to find different themes and ideas, using
spirit and cultural features. greater quality, newer concepts, and profounder contents and thinking to
present the diverse photography of Taiwan.

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