This collection of photo-based works by Gideon Tsang reflects his ongoing interest in pushing photography into different mediums. In Effloresce, he references charcoal drawings—with their dark chalky gradients and subtle marks—collaborating with the human form, water, textiles, and flowers to express the complex experience of coming alive. The speechless full moon is inspired by Rumi’s poem, Quietness - Inside this new love, die.

Your way begins on the other side.

Become the sky.

Take an axe to the prison wall.

Escape.

Walk out like someone suddenly born into color.

Do it now.

You’re covered with thick cloud.

Slide out the side.

Die, and be quiet.

Quietness is the surest sign that you’ve died.

Your old life was a frantic running from silence.

The speechless full moon comes out now.

21.5" x 26"