horizontal vertigo

Inspired by the rapid urban development in China, I embarked on an exploration of the concepts of vertigo and the horizon. Vertigo, a type of dizziness characterised by the sensation of movement in the environment, and the horizon, the imaginary boundary of the visible world, became the focal points of my artistic endeavors. In my series titled "Horizontal Vertigo," I sought to articulate these concepts through visual experimentation. To bring my vision to life, I employed the refraction effect of light through prisms. By manipulating this phenomenon, I created a simulated horizon—an illusionary boundary where heavy structures seemed to defy gravity and float in space. This manipulation of perception allowed me to blur the line between reality and imagination, challenging viewers to question their own senses and perceptions of the urban environment. In order to capture the essence of this visual exploration, I chose to work with black and white film and a Nikon F1 camera. I framed each shot, considering composition and perspective to enhance the disorienting effect of vertigo.