Memories (of the 80s)
Quetntin Shih is a New York/Beijing based modern photographer whose work is published in many editorial magazines. He works on personal projects as well as private commissions. His photographs do not adhere to the tradition standards of photography and often portray strange images or unique lighting styles. But, without the use of modern technological advances in camera and editing technology, Shih's work would not exist.
The Stranger in the Glass Box
Shih was born in Tianjin and was a self taught artist. He was later named photographer of the year by Esquire (China) in 2007 and has since accumulated dozens of major international partners. He has worked with Dior, Christian Louboutin, Adidas, Microsoft, and Nokia (just to name a few!) Much of his photography pushes the envelope to expose certain cultural and political issue that are present in Asian culture. His portrayed images are both provocative and compelling, many of which portray aspects of cultural revolution as well as unacceptable/uncommon cultural representations. Yet his work would not exists without the complex tools now available to modern photographers both in the field of editing and digital alteration as well in the physical camera itself.
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