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 |