Fan Ho was influenced by the "New Vision" movement that was prevalent during his time. This movement rejected the strict confines of pictorialism and the stereotypically realistic objectives of documentary photography, instead proposing a radical shift that introduced a fresh perspective on many aspects of the image's subject matter.
This included composition, imagery, humor, expression, and execution method - all of which were extraordinary and unprecedented. This approach emphasized the style and personality of the individual, which is typical of art that is created for the sake of oneself. The resulting images focused on the interplay between colors, light, lines, and shapes, leveraging sensory imagery and symbols to connote surrealistic meanings.
In this particular image, Fan Ho overlapped two negatives to create an interesting play of lines and forms that is intriguing to the viewer's eye. This technique underscores the New Vision movement's emphasis on experimentation and unconventional approaches to image-making, resulting in a dynamic and impactful photograph that challenges traditional notions of representation and realism.