Series - FotoSlovo 2026 - Category « Fine Art »

It was only after leaving Taiwan that I began to see it more clearly.

Distance reshaped the way I perceive. What once felt ordinary—even invisible—gradually revealed its own distinct character and meaning. “Home” is no longer a fixed place, but something formed through the accumulation of details.

In the past, I moved through the city in a linear way—from point A to point B. The landscapes outside the window passed by in an instant, leaving little room for attention.

This time, I chose to walk. I spent an entire afternoon tracing my way from Taipei Main Station back to my home in Beitou, slowly re-experiencing a route that once felt familiar.

As I walked, small yet vivid details began to emerge: potted plants softening the concrete edges of the city; stickers reading “Amitabha,” hinting at quiet forms of belief and devotion; red Spring Festival couplets expressing warmth and hospitality; helmets casually left behind, untouched. Scooters became extensions of everyday life, while ongoing construction formed a constant rhythm of change within the city. These scenes quietly accompanied my upbringing.

Through photography, I attempt to document these once-familiar moments from my own perspective—everyday scenes that carry a quiet and often overlooked beauty. Color plays an essential role in this work, reflecting the saturated, layered visual character of Taiwan’s streets, which I have come to recognize as part of its unique identity.