In the early years of living in Los Angeles, a photographer stepped into the heart of the city and suddenly encountered a very strange scene. Thick black smoke was billowing from a vent in the street to the sky, as if a devil from the underworld was emerging. This image took on a cinematic quality of pure beauty and wonder, evoking deep and indescribable emotions within the photographer at that moment.
Feeling of Surrender to the Unknown
The photographer says about this: "I have a strange feeling of surrender to the unknown. When I have my camera in hand, I somehow submit to the authority of ignorance." He, who grew up in San Jose, moved to Los Angeles due to depression and also his love for his future. This city, with its unique characteristics, allows him to be transported to a completely different environment in no time; from the beach to the mountains.
The City as a Living Being
This photographer, reflecting on his experience in this city, says: "Los Angeles is not literally a city; it is a collection of places. If you are properly released in this city, you can feel a kind of strange awareness within it." He is deeply influenced by these feelings and sometimes goes in search of the unknown with just a strange feeling.
This image not only represents a specific moment in the life of this photographer but also expresses his deep sense of living in a metropolis; a place where every moment can create a new and unexpected story. This image is an embodiment of urban life where even black smoke can become a form of art.
