이흥주 LEE Hoongjoo

형상의 대화, Dialogue of Form

The photographic series Dialogue of Form explores the visual relationships that unfold within architectural space. I focus particularly on the staircase. Moving through the interior and ascending and descending its steps, I capture the trajectory of the gaze flowing between fixed structures. The staircase becomes more than a device for movement; it reveals direction and depth within space. 
Light and shadow connect the staircase with walls, railings, and windows. I compose these elements so that they move beyond being simple structures and become sculptural presences that generate the rhythm of space. Lines and planes create tension through repetition and balance, intersecting to form a structured landscape. In this process, architecture shifts from function to sensory experience. 
The viewer’s gaze is guided deep into the image along geometric lines and surfaces. By introducing pastel tones and, at times, intense colors, I soften the rigidity of reality and evoke a state of Architectural Dream, where the boundary between the real and the imagined gradually dissolves. The solidity of concrete and metal is gently transformed through light and color. 
This work is an attempt to observe the quiet dialogue between light and structure. It seeks to reveal the subtle rhythms and sensations hidden within the spaces we often pass by without notice.