
Chan Suk On experimented with using old cameras which is a ready-made object as material for my work. I carefully unscrewed many small screws, discovering the secrets inside the camera.
I deconstructed and reassembled the loose pieces of old camera into a sculpture, it is like a ‘ microscope’ . The lens’s function is to capture images to see the world in another way, like a third eye.It becomes the object of observation. The standardized visual experiences of 16:9, 4:3 and 5:7 are given the viewer by consumer culture.
The ‘ microscope’ gives the viewer a sense of absurdity, impacting visual culture, and prompting reflection on the ways of seeing in this technological age. By disassembling the intricate mechanical details and presenting them in an irregular form, the aesthetics of mechanics are showcased. Through artistic transformation, my unused camera still retains its aesthetic value and let the object breathe.