23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
House of Duality

This piece explores the dynamic coexistence of opposites through the deconstruction of space. On the left, the stark white wall represents the positive pole—a tangible, illuminated "reality." On the right, the cut-through section and the void beyond act as the negative pole—the deep, elusive "emptiness." A dialogue unfolds between the solid and the ethereal, where light and shadow intertwine. In their harmonious opposition, these elements find a perfect balance. Ultimately, this allows the space to shed its complexity, achieving a pure and fundamental expression of its own being.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Shanghai, China
Camera: GFX50S II
Copyright: © Jian Wang