Jing Daily Interview: Fashion Photographer & Artist Quentin Shih
Perhaps best known for his controversial 2010 Dior "Shanghai Dreamers" campaign, Tianjin-born, New York and Beijing-based artist Quentin Shih is one of the most highly regarded and sought-after Chinese fashion photographers.
Quentin Shih for Vogue China
Quentin Shih for Vogue China
Contents
- "Through Photography, We Can Tell A Story"
- Quentin Shih
- Jing Daily (JD): What was the moment that made you decide to become a photographer?
- Quentin Shih (QS)
- JD: What would you say is the main focus of your work?
- QS
- JD: Do you feel that commercial photography has the potential to limit an artist's creativity and style?
- QS
- JD: How would you characterize your style as a photographer?
- QS
- JD: In your series "Stranger in a Glass Box" the scenes are packed with meticulously designed sets. What inspired this?
- QS
- JD: Many artists, yourself included, often reveal the dark side of life in their work. What do you think brings this out?
- QS
- JD: What brought you to New York? As a Chinese photographer, what do you think the biggest differences are between New York and Beijing?
- QS
- JD: From your Weibo , can see you now are working on a film project that is, in Chinese, called "Farewell Journey" (再见的旅程). What's the driving concept behind the project?
- QS
- JD: What advice do you have for young Chinese photographers interested in Western art and fashion?
- QS
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