First-Year Foundation Show | March 31 - April 18, 2025 | Events and Exhibitions | School of Visual Arts | SVA NYC

Presented by BFA Photography and Video

First-Year Foundation Show

March 31 - April 18, 2025

This black-and-white photograph captures a serene yet haunting urban scene enveloped in heavy fog. Tall, slender palm trees stretch toward the sky, their leaves softly blurred by the mist. A modern high-rise building looms in the background, its sharp edges softened by the fog, giving it a ghostly, ethereal quality. In the foreground, a person dressed in dark clothing stands on a grassy hill, holding a leash as their dog joyfully runs ahead. The contrast between the dark figure and the bright fog emphasizes their isolation within the scene. Further up the hill, a small figure in white appears, adding a sense of mystery and scale. The interplay of light, shadow, and fog creates a quiet, dreamlike atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between urban life and nature, as well as the solitude found within bustling environments.

Credit: Zihan Zhuang

Credit: Sicong Wu

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