This photo series offers an intimate look into the backstage moments of Taiwanese opera, a vanishing traditional performance art. The focus is on female performers—applying makeup, preparing costumes, and inhaling moments of quiet strength before stepping into their onstage personas. Through vivid colors and candid framing, the work captures the beauty and tension of cultural preservation, gender roles, and transformation. It is not only a tribute to traditional arts, but also a portrait of resilience in the modern world.
I pursue a documentary style that emphasizes authenticity and natural moments
Awards Received Honorable Mention at the 9th MAKAPAH Art Award (2022)
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