The photograph captures an elderly woman descending a ladder between floors in a densely built neighbourhood in Shanghai. The narrow passage, exposed brick walls, and makeshift ladder highlight the compact and informal character of the residential environment. The woman’s movement through the confined space provides a glimpse into the everyday routines of residents, while the black-and-white treatment emphasises the textures and structural details of the surrounding architecture.
Coming Downstairs
Year of execution: 2008
Year of acquisition: 2024
Medium: Photographic prints
Dimension: 39 x 28.5 cm
Gift of the artist
Artist(s)
Tung Yue Nang 邓汝能
