cloud 2017

Chaokun Wang made this photograph, 'cloud', as a capture of a fleeting moment. The process in photography mirrors the way we experience time: a series of snapshots that attempt to make sense of the world. The image's stark black and white palette enhances the dramatic contrast between the dark, brooding clouds and the small, bright patch of light. Notice how the texture of the clouds is almost palpable, the tones layered to create a sense of depth and movement. This solitary cloud, illuminated against the darkness, is like a tiny beacon of hope or possibility. The beams of light cutting through the gloom are reminiscent of baroque paintings, but Wang uses the raw immediacy of photography. Ultimately, 'cloud' is a meditation on the transient nature of existence, and the ongoing conversation about light and dark in art.