Kaohsiung Diary

With an immense desire to wander, I capture photographs that are too good to be left behind. Seeking balance, line, and ever present objects such as the “Monobloc” chair. I’m inclined to seek new places, only bringing back the images and by extension memories I made there. While I was in Taiwan my main focus was on the massive amount of industry in the city of Kaohsiung. Home to the largest port and industrial area in the country, I wanted to showcase the raw materials, and land these sites use and the emissions they create. Typically I was capturing these images from the air. However many of the areas surrounding these industrial zones I photographed from the ground. This viewpoint best captures the human perspective that is missing from aerial photography. The quiet nature and emptiness of these photos allows time to see the overgrowth, and the beauty in the mundane. These are the images that make up this book.

Austin Hill is a Photographer specializing in industrial landscapes, street, and architectural photography mostly in Asia. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut , and would enjoy spending the rest of his life both in New York City and abroad.

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Work Title Kaohsiung Diary
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Open Access
Creators
  1. Austin Hill
Keyword
  1. Kaohsiung
  2. Taiwan
  3. Photo book
License In Copyright (Rights Reserved)
Work Type Book
Acknowledgments
  1. This photographic research trip and subsequent book was made possible through the generous grants provided by The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) and the Student Engagement Network (SEN).
  2. I would like to thank my professor, Steven Rubin, for his unwavering support throughout this process along with his assistance with all of my other endeavors. Thank you.
Publication Date April 25, 2025
Language
  1. English
Related URLs
  1. https://www.blurb.com/b/12404959-kaohsiung-diary
  2. https://www.247artspace.com/
Deposited April 30, 2025

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    Description
    • With an immense desire to wander, I capture photographs that are too good to be left behind. Seeking balance, line, and ever present objects such as the “Monobloc” chair. I’m inclined to seek new places, only bringing back the images and by extension memories I made there.
    • While I was in Taiwan my main focus was on the massive amount of industry in the city of Kaohsiung. Home to the largest port and industrial area in the country, I wanted to showcase the raw materials, and land these sites use and the emissions they create. Typically I was capturing these images from the air. However many of the areas surrounding these industrial zones I photographed from the ground. This viewpoint best captures the human perspective that is missing from aerial photography. The quiet nature and emptiness of these photos allows time to see the overgrowth, and the beauty in the mundane. These are the images that make up this book.
    • Austin Hill is a Photographer specializing in industrial landscapes, street, and architectural photography mostly in Asia. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut , and would enjoy spending the rest of his life both in New York City and abroad.
    Publication Date
    • 2025-04-25
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    Keyword
    • Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Photo book
    Related URLs
    • https://www.blurb.com/b/12404959-kaohsiung-diary, https://www.247artspace.com/
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    Language
    • English
  • Updated Acknowledgments Show Changes

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    Acknowledgments
    • This photographic research trip and subsequent book was made possible through the generous grants provided by The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) and the Student Engagement Network (SEN)., I would like to thank my professor, Steven Rubin, for his unwavering support throughout this process along with his assistance with all of my other endeavors. Thank you.
  • Added Creator Austin Hill

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