Nancy Sheung (1914–1979) was a Hong Kong photographer renowned for her distinctive black and white images that often featured bold lines, geometric patterns, and female subjects. She began her photographic journey in her mid-forties after attending an exhibition of European photography in 1958, which inspired her to purchase a Rolleiflex camera and delve into the art form.
Her work is characterized by meticulous composition, harmonizing stripes, diamond shapes, and curves with feminine figures. One of her notable pieces, “The Pigtail” (1966), features her 13-year-old daughter in a carefully staged setting dominated by black and white stripes, creating a striking visual effect.
Sheung was an active member of the Photographic Society of Hong Kong, eventually becoming its vice-president in the 1970s. She also achieved a Fellowship with the Royal Photographic Society in 1971, reflecting her international recognition.
Nancy Sheung’s legacy endures through her evocative images that capture the essence of Hong Kong life in the 1960s and 1970s, blending architectural elements with human subjects to create compelling compositions.
(Photos by Nancy Sheung)
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Brilliant work.
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