I created this series of over 100 stapled Polaroid juxtapositions (scanned and enlarged for display) out of a newfound love of dialectics - the synthesis of opposites.
The daytime half, imbued with warm tones, represents the bustling life of capitalism, while the cool, serene nighttime image symbolizes the unseen beauty, creativity, and exploration that takes a back seat in our work-centric lives. Through these images, I subtly critique the capitalistic society that prioritizes work over art, creativity, and exploration as well as climate change. Where there is light, there is also darkness. With the series, I hope to inspire people that when we’re faced with dark times in life, we can also find the available light.
"In my work, I reflect on the global ecological catastrophes (like climate change). You can see in the day vs. night juxtaposition series lightning in the sky and desert-scapes when there shouldn’t be such polarities in weather due to climate change. It’s really a subtle commentary on how we have arrived at this current state."
"Contour" (juxtaposition of Walt Disney Concert Hall) was permanently archived at the LACMA museum in Los Angeles.
My self-published book "Day Vs. Night Juxtapositions" is available here: store - 20% of the proceeds off the book to 1t.org, to restore and grow a trillion trees by 2030 to help with climate change.
