Late Night Stranger, Timeless Machine

Irene Kung, a skilled painter, aims to captivate viewers, spark their imagination, and narrate tales through her art. In her Timeless Machine collection, she harmoniously blends a flawlessly designed automobile, the iconic Porsche 911, with timeless art. The car appears in surprising settings, such as amidst snow-capped peaks or nestled between New York City's skyscrapers. Kung's expressive photographs nearly resemble paintings. She draws inspiration from Renaissance frescoes, particularly the use of light by masters like Piero della Francesca, Titian, and Caravaggio. She employs various layers, emphasizes specific areas, and even digitally 'paints' over sections during post-processing. Though she considers herself a painter at heart, Kung uses her camera as a brush.