Linlin Zhao, High-Rise Living (CREATIVE 2025)

As symbols of urban development, high-rise buildings offer many conveniences for modern life. However, behind their practicality and convenience lie numerous concerning issues. From “living on a piece of land” to “living in a box,” we have not only lost a sense of freedom but also the close connections with others. Using in-camera multiple exposure techniques and Photoshop, I created this image to explore the dilemmas we face in high-rise living.

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