The Aspects & Visions – Taiwan Photographers Series is a series of books edited by Chang Chao-Tang, the first local photographer series in Taiwan’s publishing history, comprising 13 volumes. 

Designed as pocket-sized books for easy carrying and reading, this book includes three themes: “Life Sketches,” “Rural Landscapes,” and “Impressions of Indigenous People.” Each image reveals the author’s inner perception while also reflecting the pulse of reality. These faithful depictions of everyday people are precious evidence in the archive of local realism photography, serving as memorials and poems to the labor of Taiwan’s inhabitants.

Published in 1997
21 x 14.8 cm
122 pages
Website Link to Book: Here

Showcased as part of Lightbox Photo Library: Travelling Photobook Showcase at the 9th SIPF Photobook Showcase 2024

Artist Biography:

Lin Chuan-Tsu was one of the most dedicated and compassionate pioneers of documentary photography in central Taiwan during the 1950s. He inherited the craft from his father, Lin Tsao, his documentary photography excels at uncovering the emotional depth within the ordinary.

He excelled in composition, framing, and capturing light and shadow, with his work reflecting care, humor, and respect, creating a warm experience for viewers. Lin Chuan-Tsu’s subjects are diverse, and his mastery of light and shadow makes even the simplest themes deeply impactful, provoking thoughtful reflection. Starting in 1949, he also researched color darkroom processing techniques, becoming one of the pioneers of early color photography in Taiwan.