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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.
Christoffer Relander (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you Withnail for the kind words. You can read mire about the idea behind it on my website or Behance.
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Christoffer Relander (Post author) 5 years ago
It was a fun production. Glad to hear you like it.
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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!
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.
Christoffer Relander (Post author) 5 years ago
Thank you Withnail for the kind words. You can read mire about the idea behind it on my website or Behance.
Load More Replies... Christoffer Relander (Post author) 5 years ago
It was a fun production. Glad to hear you like it.
Load More Replies... 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!
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