Although regarded as a rebellious artist in his youth, John Fung has always been deeply concerned with the human condition and its interconnectedness with nature. True to his inner convictions, his photographs exude a shocking sense of authenticity, a quality that intensified with age, with his later works transcending material appearances to delve into deeper realms.
"Let There Be Light" is a two-volume set featuring nearly 200 works, divided into three phases: "Wander" showcases his early documentary and humanistic vision (e.g., "Ten Years On," 1976–86); "Dust" marks a shift towards critical surrealist illusions (e.g., "One Square Foot," mid-2000s); and "Asway" moves towards abstraction, exploring with extreme close-ups and an ethereal atmosphere (e.g., "Water . . . Now," 2016–). These keywords outline his motivations, techniques, ways of seeing, state of mind, and aesthetic choices.
