Life is dramatic and ridiculous, and that is exactly what Feng Li eagerly wants to record through his photos.
His pictures come off as humorous and sinister, unveiling scenes from everyday life that look like coming
from a surreal world. Working both as a civil servant and an independent photographer, he has been
walking the streets of Chengdu since 2005, waiting for an interesting moment to shoot.
“Some people insist that art should be aesthetic, but I think contemporary art should break the stereotypes
of beauty and show a deep reflection on life. […] I don’t want to simply tell a story. The photo will make the
audience wonder and let people think of it. For me, a good question is more important than a good
answer.”
His vision is characterised by surprising juxtapositions, flash, and bright colours, shedding light on the
absurdity of the world we live in. Feng Li’s pictures are uncensored, uninhibited, confronting the perplexing
truths of real people.