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Xu Xiaowei

Life Sparks
  • ISBN-13: 9781917458887
  • Publisher: UNICORN PRESS
    Imprint: UNICORN PRESS
  • Photographs by Xu Xiaowei, Edited by Joshua Gong, Foreword by Nicholas Sinclair
  • Price: AUD $83.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: Book will be despatched upon release.
  • Local release date: 19/08/2026
  • Format: Hardback (260.00mm X 275.00mm) 128 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: The arts [A]
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In an era dominated by digital imagery and artificial intelligence, photography retains its profound power - not just as a medium of documentation, but as a language of light, shadow, and human connection. Xu Xiaowei's photography reminds us of light's quiet power to reveal truth. His lens transforms everyday moments - a shadow, a glance, an empty room - into profound patterns of life. Through subtle compositions layered with memory and emotion, he uncovers the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. Life Sparks is an invitation to pause. In a world of constant motion, Xu's work helps viewers see anew, finding beauty and connection in overlooked spaces. This is photography at its most essential: not just documenting life, but illuminating its hidden depths.
Xu Xiaowei is a celebrated Chinese photographer whose surreal, layered compositions capture the dissonant beauty of contemporary existence. Internationally acclaimed, Xu has been honoured with prestigious awards, including Gold in Press/Fashion at the Prix de la Photographie Paris and the Communication Arts Award of Excellence (2017). In 2025, Leica recognised his singular vision, selecting him as the sole Asian artist for their global brand campaign.
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