In Asia, most youths grow up believing their feelings are secondary. Things like career, wealth, and familial obligation often take precedence over passion. It’s no surprise that many young Asians repress their emotions—leaving things unsaid, passions abandoned, and creativity stifled.
As a cinematographer, photographer, and rapper, Tang has his days filled. When he’s not shooting commercials or films, he’s out on the streets finding exuberance in the ordinary. In 2018, Tang won the APF street photography award—an honor granted by one of the largest street photography groups in the world. While ample recognitions were given to the young artist, they came at a cost.
“I don’t know why I do what I do. I just feel the need to create, create, and create,” Tang says. Tang felt guilty if anyone saw him taking a break, he pushed relentlessly for five years without a break, losing all the fun in the process. In an attempt to practice calmness, Tang allowed himself a day of passivity by allowing his best friend to call the shots, literally, with him as the subject.
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