This work was completed through digital processing, based on multiple photographs taken in various ways. An ancient pagoda and modern architecture coexist in contrast, centered around a natural lake. These two elements—one from the past and the other from the present—represent different eras and styles. Yet, the common thread between them is that both embody ideals and desires.
The lake, as a natural element, has remained unchanged over time. By positioning the ancient pagoda and modern structures together on this lake, the work highlights the interplay and contrast between these elements, emphasizing their underlying similarities. While creating this piece, I deeply reflected on the relationship between past and present, nature and humanity, and aimed to visually express the idea that, despite changes in time and environment, our ideals and desires remain constant.
