The Sea of Devourment
As an Asian in the US, my taste and identity resist boundaries. This series pairs Chinese dishes with my hand-painted backgrounds, blending culture, memory, and emotion—showing how layered histories shape self beyond East-West norms in a turbulent, vibrant cultural whirlpool.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Honorable Mention
Still Life
Professional
The Sea of Devourment
As an Asian in the US, my taste and identity resist boundaries. This series pairs Chinese dishes with my hand-painted backgrounds, blending culture, memory, and emotion—showing how layered histories shape self beyond East-West norms in a turbulent, vibrant cultural whirlpool.
About Artist
Cheng Gong
Cheng Gong, born in Hunan, China. Received bachelor degree in Environmental Art of Design from Donghua University, Shanghai in 2012. Received a master degree in Project Management from Northeastern University, Boston in 2016. Received a master degree in Photography, video and related media in the School of Visual Arts, New York in 2019. Now live and work in New York City.
Photographic Areas of Focus
Fine Art, Landscapes
Location
China
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