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Artist Statement
The World Trade Center, a soaring emblem of ambition, drew photographers to its glass-and-steel forms. My images reframe these towers, revealing their timeless artistic resonance.
During a period of personal turmoil in the early 1990s, the Twin Towers became my silent companion. Photographing them in black and white was less a creative pursuit than a lifeline—a dialogue with an unwavering presence that anchored me across New York’s expanse.
These photos reflect both an architectural icon and my inner landscape. Shot from distant vantage points in New Jersey, Queens, and Brooklyn, their looming forms embodied resilience and continuity—qualities I sought to reclaim.
Taken a decade before 9/11, the images now carry added weight as testaments to the towers’ indelible imprint. Once a personal reassurance of connection, they today evoke shared loss and memory for a global audience.
Having lived in New York and Hong Kong, I see parallels in these cities’ restless energy and skyline transformations. Through these frames, I hope viewers find universality: the solace of urban giants that shape our stories, and the quiet persistence of what endures.
The year 2026 marks the ominous 25-year anniversary of the destruction of the towers. Selected photos will be exhibited in Hong Kong in September. The venue will be announced shortly.