幽暮之城
PEACE OF THE GRAVEYARD
“結束了，已經結束了，快要結束了，應該快要結束了⋯⋯結束在開始時就出現了，然而你們⋯⋯還在繼續。”
——— 薩繆爾· 貝克特，《終局》
自「終局」以後，此城進入了一種荒誕的狀態，自那年七月的第一天，天空染起了一片名為「Pantone 337C」的綠色陰霾，人們莫名的今日就會遺忘昨日，生活平和卻也茫然。某種煙霧的粒子仍依附於空氣中，令人們途經時會不期然流淚。街道偶爾會出現不同的符號，但很快便會被覆蓋掉。
《幽暮之城》的作品來自於對這城生活中荒誕與無力感的捕捉。此外，透過左右影像的線條交錯，創造出猶如彼此呼應著的時空，脫離了線性的記憶，呈現出個體面對歷史被硬壓下去的麻痹與失語。
Peace of the Graveyard is a one-year photographic documentation that captures the evolving landscape of Hong Kong following the sudden implementation of the National Security Law on July 1, 2020. This project showcases the transformation of sites where protests once took place, revealing the remnants of violent clashes that occurred. As the waves of protests gradually faded and Hong Kong appeared to regain a sense of stability, a pervasive layer of fog hung over the city, casting a lingering shadow in a specific colour.
Each photograph in this series intentionally incorporates Pantone 337C, the colour chosen to promote Hong Kong's National Security Law. This deliberate use of colour visually represents the lasting influence the law has had on the city's daily operations and the collective consciousness of its people since its implementation. Through this exploration of the aftermath of mass protests and the influence of authoritative regimes, the project delves into the profound effects of political changes on personal memories within oppressive political contexts.
