Project

Faces Behind the Middle Kingdom

2026

Visual journey into the soul of a nation. Beyond the sprawling skylines and ancient monuments, this series focuses on the true essence of China: its people. Each portrait serves as a bridge between the deep-rooted traditions of the past and the relentless pulse of the modern era, revealing the stories etched into the expressions of those who inhabit the Middle Kingdom today.

Couple walking through a narrow urban alley with brutalist architecture.
Concrete Echoes
Woman in a straw hat taking a photo in a lush botanical garden.
The Green Snapshot
Profile of a woman in a pink tweed jacket standing before cherry blossoms.
Spring Textures
Interior of a modern listening bar and coffee shop with wooden shelving.
Rhythms in the Shadows
People riding bicycles along a path lined with vibrant orange flowers.
Symphony of Wheels and Marigolds
Street vendor preparing fruit at a stall under traditional red lanterns.
The Berry Guardian
Woman and a young child in a traditional courtyard with a red lantern.
Crimson Heritage
Man sitting by the water's edge with a pagoda and ancient buildings in the background.
Gaze Upon the Canal
Man resting in a historic street with calligraphy signs and lanterns.
A Pause in the Old City
Woman walking through a narrow cobblestone lane lined with traditional architecture.
The Urban Wanderer
Close-up of a smiling boatman on a traditional wooden vessel.
Navigating Traditions
Man in conical hat steering a boat through ancient canal.
The Guardian of the Waterways
Portrait of a boatman looking away, framed by red lanterns.
Reflections on the Yangtze
Man sitting in a narrow traditional alleyway between stone buildings.
Whispers of the Hutong
Woman in a white coat holding a cat on a cobblestone street at dusk.
Companion in the Mist
Night shot of a traditional building with glowing red Chinese signage.
The Crimson Glow
Silhouette of a person walking down a lantern-lit narrow street.
Chasing the Twilight
Profile of a woman writing in a notebook amidst lush greenery.
The Silent Observer
Man leaning on a marble railing against a vibrant yellow wall.
Modernity in the Temple
Silhouette of a person framed by a traditional circular archway.
The Moon Gate
A lone figure gazes across the mist-shrouded Huangpu River toward the silhouettes of Pudong’s skyline.
The Silent Watch