The Explorer, 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 machine, the iconic Porsche 911, with timeless art. The car appears in surprising settings, like snow-capped peaks or amidst New York City's skyscrapers. Kung's expressive photographs almost resemble paintings, drawing inspiration from Renaissance frescos, 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, considering her camera as a brush.