The photograph captures a woman supporting an elder as they walk through a historic archway in a hutong (胡同)in Houhai, Beijing. Framed by the weathered brickwork of the arch with heritage decorations, the two figures form the focal point of the composition, their movement contrasting with the solidity of the surrounding architecture. Rendered in black and white, the image emphasises the textures of the aged structure and the intimate gesture between the two figures, documenting an everyday moment within Beijing’s historic neighbourhood.
Life in Houhai, Beijing, China
Year of execution: 2014
Year of acquisition: 2024
Medium: Photographic prints
Dimension: 28.5 x 39 cm
Gift of the artist
Artist(s)
Tung Yue Nang 邓汝能
