Definition: Basic framework or foundation that supports a superstructure, and is supported by an infrastructure.
SUBSTRUCTURE is a portrait series that documents 50 Chinese migrants from 5-80 years of age. Each individual’s portrait is captured with both still and moving camera where a static and highly detailed photo contrasts a raw video capturing kinesthetic hand gestures. The static photo reveals an anonymous portrait of the person’s character conveyed through the texture and anatomy of their hands. The video visually documents the interview process where their hand gestures were captured and textually expresses their memories and opinions pertaining to their lives and China’s future.
-CYJO, Creator of Substructure
