Mong Kok Casualty
Gideon de Kock
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Mong Kok (2016)
In this contrasting image, a young woman walking across a wet, neon-lit street in Mong Kok becomes a symbol. In Hong Kong, classic city symbols are becoming an inevitable casualty of progress as the city moves into the 21st century.
Gideon de Kock is a South African street and film photographer based in Hong Kong. What began as a way to scratch a creative itch evolved into something far more when he began documenting the streets of Hong Kong with film. With a photography style that has developed from confrontational and candid to more detailed-oriented investigations, Gideon has built a distinct perspective of contemporary urban environments. His skillful framings and compositions magically turn objects into decorative ornaments and elevate the banal.
About Art
Mong Kok (2016)
In this contrasting image, a young woman walking across a wet, neon-lit street in Mong Kok becomes a symbol. In Hong Kong, classic city symbols are becoming an inevitable casualty of progress as the city moves into the 21st century.
About Artist
Gideon de Kock is a South African street and film photographer based in Hong Kong. What began as a way to scratch a creative itch evolved into something far more when he began documenting the streets of Hong Kong with film. With a photography style that has developed from confrontational and candid to more detailed-oriented investigations, Gideon has built a distinct perspective of contemporary urban environments. His skillful framings and compositions magically turn objects into decorative ornaments and elevate the banal.
Artist Video