這個項目旨在探索珠江河口的風景，探討了這片快速變化中地景的身份認同。這些影像不僅承載著歷史的痕跡，也揭示了正在發生的變遷：從逐漸縮小的魚塘與農田，到古老塔樓的殘存遺跡；從夜晚珠江水面上的粼粼波光，到被現代化侵蝕的工業區與城市邊緣；從繁華的都市景觀，到沉默衰朽的舊日風景。這些視覺元素交織出傳統與現代、自然與城市化之間的張力。

 

在這片充滿歷史與記憶的土地上，珠江三角洲不僅見證了中國的現代化與全球化浪潮，也背負著過去的印記。在鴉片戰爭之前，廣州曾是中國唯一對外開放的港口，標誌著中國首次與全球化的接觸。如今，這片區域既是快速發展的象徵，也在全球化的退潮中摸索如何重新定義自身。在後殖民轉型的背景下，這片曾經作為中國與世界之間門戶的土地，如何尋重新定義自己？

 

對我個人而言，這個項目不僅是對家鄉變遷的記錄，也是一場內在的探索。作為一名在海外生活多年的廣東人，我時常質疑自己如何在變動的世界秩序中定位自己的身份。透過觀察家鄉的景觀——自然與城市交織的場域——我試圖在歷史與現代的融合中找到一種獨特的歸屬感。珠江三角洲的影像既是與這片土地的連結，也是我在東西方之間遊走的生活背景下，對自我定義的追尋與反思。

 

The project captures the evolving landscapes of Guangdong's Pearl River Delta, exploring the region's search for identity amid rapid transformation. These images not only carry the traces of history but also reveal the ongoing changes: from the shrinking fish ponds and farmlands to the remnants of ancient pagodas; from the shimmering surface of the Pearl River at night to the industrial zones and urban edges being encroached upon by modernisation; from the bustling cityscapes to the silent, decaying remnants of older landscapes. These visuals intertwine the tensions between tradition and modernity, nature and urbanisation.

 

In this land, rich in history and memory, the Pearl River Delta has not only witnessed China's modernisation and the forces of globalisation, but also bears the marks of its past. Before the Opium Wars, Guangzhou was the only port open to foreign trade, marking China’s first exposure to globalisation. Today, the region, while a symbol of rapid development, is also navigating how to redefine itself in a world where globalisation is in retreat. In the wake of post-colonial transformation, how does this land, once the gateway between China and the world, find a new sense of identity?

 

For me personally, this project is not just a record of my homeland’s transformation but also an inner exploration. As a Guangdong native who has lived abroad for many years, I often find myself questioning how to locate my own identity within the shifting world order. By observing the landscapes of my hometown—where nature and city intertwine—I aim to find a unique sense of belonging in the fusion of history and modernity. The images of the Pearl River Delta act as both a link to my land and a reflection of my search for self-definition n the context of my life spent between East and West.