This series features over 100 stapled Polaroid juxtapositions, scanned and enlarged to striking 30x30-inch displays, born from a newfound appreciation for dialectics—the synthesis of opposites.
The warm, vibrant tones of the daytime images symbolize the bustling energy of capitalism, while the cool, tranquil hues of the nighttime images represent the unseen beauty, creativity, and exploration often overshadowed by our work-centric lives. Together, these juxtapositions offer a subtle critique of capitalist society, which prioritizes productivity over art, imagination, and discovery, as well as a reflection on the ecological crises we face, such as climate change.
Where there is light, there is also darkness. This series invites viewers to see the light within life’s darkest moments, encouraging a shift toward balance and hope amidst chaos.
“In my work, I reflect on global ecological catastrophes like climate change. The Day vs. Night Juxtapositions series captures these polarities—lightning in the sky, desert landscapes—illustrating the extreme contrasts in weather that shouldn’t exist to this degree. It’s a quiet commentary on how we’ve arrived at this state.”
One of the standout pieces, Contour (juxtaposing the Walt Disney Concert Hall), has been permanently archived at the LACMA museum in Los Angeles, a testament to the enduring impact of this work.
My self-published book, Day vs. Night Juxtapositions, sold out its first edition, with 20% of proceeds donated to 1t.org—a global initiative to restore and grow a trillion trees by 2030 in the fight against climate change.
Through this series, I aim to inspire a deeper awareness of the connections between light and shadow, creativity and productivity, and human action and its environmental impact.
