KAO I-SHENG

In the winter of Hokkaido, snow blankets the streets, making the city appear as though time itself has slowed down. Amid the falling snowflakes, a woman looks back toward the camera, creating a momentary exchange of gazes with the viewer. This brief encounter becomes a gentle yet profound trace of existence within the coldness of the season. Through the relationship between the snowy landscape and the figure, the work attempts to capture a moment where solitude and warmth coexist. The pure white snow is not merely a natural scene, but also a reflection of memory, time, and the inner world. The woman’s gaze becomes a message carried through the cold air, seeking the possibility of connection with others within a quiet and contemplative world.