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I Traveled From Finland To Hong Kong To Finish My Series Of The Contrasting Combination Of Nature And Neon Lights
In this project titled Neonland, I wanted to leave my comfort zone and focus on the contrasting environments of Scandinavian nature and Hong Kong city. To explore two different environments on different sides of the globe, and blend them into a fictional and surreal world; something surreal and man-made.
Before traveling to Hong Kong I wanted to study the commercial content of the neon signs. Afterward, the notion of this idea was troubling to me, as what the signs say about us is scary. The desire to look past the meaning presents a dilemma in itself. I figured, this is what we tend to do, we ignore the consequences of our lifestyle and our actions by simply moving our gaze focusing on something else. We present a prettier truth because it is convenient for us.
All images are multiply exposed in-camera (DSLR) rather than blended in external software such as Photoshop.
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Withnail 5 years ago (edited)
It's an interesting concept contrasting Scandinavian nature and the neon of Hong Kong. If there's a message behind your images, then I don't quite get it, but you have certainly succeeded in creating beautiful and surreal images. They look like reflections in glass, to me, whatever that means to anybody.
Johanna Muukkonen 5 years ago
Christoffer, jag tycker att bilderna är bra! Kanske man, som vi, behöver veta hur kargt Finland är för att se kontrasten? Fortsätt jobba!
Dream Wolf 5 years ago
These photos are amazing! The colours do suit each other. I don't really get your message though? Is it about how you think Hong Kong is out of touch with nature? Or is it about how these signs are selling bad things? Because some of them are just restaurant signs? Temporary pleasures maybe?
Night Owl 5 years ago
I like it. It's a very interesting combination. I'd never come up with that idea.
Katri 5 years ago
Halusin kommentoida ennen kun luen selostuksen - Upeita kuvia ja värimaailmat tanssii yhdessä kauniisti. Kuvillasi on maalauksenomaista sielua ja tykkään HK-FIN yhdistelmästä. Tulee mieleen jopa sellanen hassu mielleyhtymä, kun stereotyyppinen juro Suomalainen tapaa värikkään, kuitenkin yhtä ujon Hong Kongilaisen persoonan - kuvat kertovat heidän tapaamisesta ja siitä miten he sopivat yhteen erilaisuudestaan huolimatta.
Kenri Basar 5 years ago
Breath taking... reminds of Spirited Away by Hayao Mitazaki...he scene from the train...
Meeow 5 years ago
You said you have traveled to Hong Kong but all I see whole bunch of photoshopped. You might as well stay back to Finland, cause what's the point with all of these? You want to show us the beauty and the creative of Hong Kong, I just don't see it.
Lingon 5 years ago
Finland is NOT Scandinavia. They are a nordic country, but Scandinavia is just Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I like surrealism and this is well done. However, for some reason this makes me uneasy.I can't quite put my finger on it and maybe that's the purpose. In no way am I criticizing the work.
Withnail 5 years ago (edited)
It's an interesting concept contrasting Scandinavian nature and the neon of Hong Kong. If there's a message behind your images, then I don't quite get it, but you have certainly succeeded in creating beautiful and surreal images. They look like reflections in glass, to me, whatever that means to anybody.
Johanna Muukkonen 5 years ago
Christoffer, jag tycker att bilderna är bra! Kanske man, som vi, behöver veta hur kargt Finland är för att se kontrasten? Fortsätt jobba!
Dream Wolf 5 years ago
These photos are amazing! The colours do suit each other. I don't really get your message though? Is it about how you think Hong Kong is out of touch with nature? Or is it about how these signs are selling bad things? Because some of them are just restaurant signs? Temporary pleasures maybe?
Night Owl 5 years ago
I like it. It's a very interesting combination. I'd never come up with that idea.
Katri 5 years ago
Halusin kommentoida ennen kun luen selostuksen - Upeita kuvia ja värimaailmat tanssii yhdessä kauniisti. Kuvillasi on maalauksenomaista sielua ja tykkään HK-FIN yhdistelmästä. Tulee mieleen jopa sellanen hassu mielleyhtymä, kun stereotyyppinen juro Suomalainen tapaa värikkään, kuitenkin yhtä ujon Hong Kongilaisen persoonan - kuvat kertovat heidän tapaamisesta ja siitä miten he sopivat yhteen erilaisuudestaan huolimatta.
Kenri Basar 5 years ago
Breath taking... reminds of Spirited Away by Hayao Mitazaki...he scene from the train...
Meeow 5 years ago
You said you have traveled to Hong Kong but all I see whole bunch of photoshopped. You might as well stay back to Finland, cause what's the point with all of these? You want to show us the beauty and the creative of Hong Kong, I just don't see it.
Lingon 5 years ago
Finland is NOT Scandinavia. They are a nordic country, but Scandinavia is just Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I like surrealism and this is well done. However, for some reason this makes me uneasy.I can't quite put my finger on it and maybe that's the purpose. In no way am I criticizing the work.
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