23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Red porcelain against green

The figure holds a red vessel in her hands while four others are arranged in a sequential composition, establishing a rhythm of order and repetition. Set against the subdued green space, the red object strikes a restrained yet resonant note. Through its use of color, layering and still-life composition, the photograph captures a state of suspension between cultural symbol and interior emotion.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: None, United States of America
Copyright: © Jiaqi Xu
Awards
Finalist