Photomontage

Shooter in the Crowd reflects the pervasive threat of gun violence and the illusion of public safety. Collaged from photographs of a summer gathering in Central Park, the scenes appear festive at first—until a closer look reveals a lone gunman moving through the crowd. Figures are rearranged like actors in unfolding chaos, gradually dissolving into abstraction. Only a dog senses the danger, howling into a world too distracted—or desensitized—to hear the warning. The titles reference psychological concepts that originated from studies of individuals involved in past shootings.

New York intersections are stages of constant motion, where lives briefly converge before parting again. In these collages, I isolate figures that catch my eye, imagining connections—or disconnections—between them. The surrounding cityscape is restructured to heighten their presence, creating a charged moment of encounter. As in photography, I aim to capture something fleeting yet resonant. Hand-cut and digitally assembled, the works shift between realism and abstraction, echoing the rhythm and disorientation of city life.