In a world where boundaries blur between self and structure, this image confronts the silent weight society imposes on identity. Suspended upside-down, the figure reflects a fragile balance between freedom and confinement. But it is the shadow—monumental, immovable—that commands the scene: not a person, but a projection. This paradox asks not how heavy things are, but where the heaviness comes from. Through this visual metaphor, I explore how much of our burden is not chosen, but constructed.
Aliace (Uesan) is a Tokyo-based photographer whose work spans multiple genres, including fine art, architecture, astrophotography, macro, and motion. With a foundation in observing the night sky through telescopes, his transition to photography was driven by a desire to preserve ephemeral beauty through images. His approach emphasizes unconventional technical experimentation and non-standard perspectives, often seeking expressions that are visually striking yet conceptually resonant.