
Zhang Yizhen, Fresh off the Boat, 2018

Zhang Yizhen, Midnight Carnival, 2023

Zhang Yizhen, Where Is the Snow, 2023
在城市景观中,每个人都在不断流动的节奏中独自穿行,体验属于自己的孤独。那些转瞬即逝的邂逅和人与人之间短暂的联系,如同在都市画布上挥洒出的鲜艳笔触。这座城市充满张力的背景构成了我们日常交流的舞台,每一次短暂的相遇都为我们的个人叙事增添了色彩与深度。
当我们穿梭于这座都市迷宫时,这些稍纵即逝的互动之美,为我们的情感与体验勾勒出一幅幅生动的图景,彰显出这些共同行走片刻的瞬间虽短暂却意义深远。透过这座城市的万花筒,我们不仅是见证者,更是参与者,珍视每一个个体所带来的独特色彩,共同拼贴出一幅丰富多彩的城市生活马赛克。
In the urban landscape, each person navigates their unique solitude amidst the city’s ceaseless rhythm. The fleeting encounters and transient connections with those around us paint vibrant strokes on the metropolitan canvas. This dynamic backdrop of city life frames our everyday interactions, where each brief connection adds depth and color to our personal narratives. As we move through the urban maze, the transient beauty of these interactions offers a vivid tableau of emotions and experiences, highlighting the ephemeral yet impactful nature of our shared paths. Through this urban kaleidoscope, we not only witness but cherish the myriad hues each individual brings into our collective journey, crafting a rich mosaic of life in the city.







章逸桢是一位摄影师与视觉叙事者,通过光影与人际联系的交织捕捉城市生活的本质。他毕业于纽约视觉艺术学院(School of Visual Arts)的摄影硕士(MFA)项目,曾师从玛格南图片社(Magnum Photos)著名摄影师亚历克斯·韦伯(Alex Webb)。
拥有七年以上的摄影经验,章逸桢逐渐形成了将纪实与街头摄影融合当代艺术创新的独特风格。他的作品以自然与环境光为主要光源,构建出真实且极具视觉张力的画面。通过对城市环境中微妙细节的关注——从光影交错的戏剧性瞬间到黄昏柔和的光线扩散——他的照片展现了日常生活中蕴藏的美与复杂性。
章逸桢的作品在全球多个重要摄影比赛与展览中受到赞誉,因其将纪实叙事与当代艺术融为一体而屡获殊荣。他的作品突破了传统摄影的界限,以全新的视角呈现现代生活不断演变的动态。他对摄影这一媒介充满敬意,始终坚持用镜头讲述真实的故事,同时挑战观者去重新审视我们所处的世界。
Yizhen (Aaron) Zhang is a photographer and visual storyteller whose work captures the essence of urban life through the interplay of light, shadow, and human connection. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts’ MFA Photography program in New York City, Yizhen studied under the mentorship of Alex Webb, a distinguished member of Magnum Photos.
With over seven years of experience, Yizhen has developed a distinctive style that blends documentary and street photography with contemporary artistic innovation. His work is characterized by a deliberate reliance on natural and ambient light, which allows him to create images that are both authentic and visually striking. By focusing on the subtle nuances of urban environments—from the dramatic interplay of shadows to the soft diffusion of twilight—Yizhen’s photographs reveal the beauty and complexity of everyday moments.
Yizhen’s work has been celebrated in prestigious competitions and exhibitions globally, earning accolades for its unique blend of documentary storytelling and contemporary artistry. He has been recognized for its ability to transcend traditional boundaries, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving dynamics of modern life. His approach to photography is rooted in a deep respect for the medium’s ability to tell stories, capturing the world as it is while challenging viewers to see it anew.
