[Xiaokang China] Two Generations of Father and Son Use Cameras to Record Changes in Shaoxing City
[Commentary] In 17 years, 66 villages were filmed tens of millions of times. Photographer Wang Xiaoming is a native of Shaoxing. He has deep feelings for the landscape, plants and tiles of his hometown. Since 2003, Wang Xiaoming has preserved the records of the style before the reconstruction and construction of the city through photography.
[Concurrent period] Photographer Wang Xiaoming
At the time of demolition, I felt that these villages could be recorded in the form of photography. Through such transformation, the living environment has changed, the living environment has changed, and the living conditions have also changed. Don’t say I can’t think of it. The people here have a deeper experience than me, and I simply can't think of it. I think people should really do something meaningful, especially if I am from Shaoxing, and continue to do interesting things to Shaoxing.
[Commentary] What makes Wang Xiaoming gratifying is that his son Wang Shiyu was influenced by him from an early age and has a strong interest in documenting the changes in the city. He joined his father’s shooting plan from 2015. Wang Shiyu uses advanced aerial photography technology to add a different visual experience to his father's career through multi-angle shooting and recording.
[Concurrent period] Photographer Wang Shiyu
Actually, I didn’t understand it very much at first (father), because after all, it was just a job, and even I thought it was my son who was important or work important, but in the process, it was really a very meaningful thing, I I think I will stick to it, because it is not only a substitute for inheritance, but also a protection of culture. We still need to have our own perspective in this process, especially as a photography enthusiast, I also hope to participate In the process of recording, it is very meaningful for your own life experience and for your growth and development.
[Commentary] Wang Xiaoming and his son documented the rapid development of Shaoxing, a historical and cultural city, through photography. These photos not only recorded the original appearance of the old village, but also recorded the changes in the development of Shaoxing, and at the same time recorded the well-off road where people in the city are getting richer.
Reporter Shen Yishan Shang Zeyang Shaoxing Zhejiang
Editor in charge: [Tang Weijie]