RIP REN HANG

I remember stumbling upon Ren Hang’s Tumblr and website years ago and thinking, fuck, this person is making photographs that make me question things, not only simple pleasures of my surroundings but perhaps also the human form and it’s boundaries. The images resinated with me because it reminded me of old Terry and the type of candid film work that I’m drawn to. Fast forward to the last couple of years and you can’t escape the fever of Ren’s work throughout the world. He has singlehandedly captured some of the more relatable (in my eyes) campaigns recently. Effortless, no bullshit and most importantly, captured in way that reminds us of our existence and how insignificant outside views truly are. He worked in a way that provided the viewer a small window into his thoughts while living under such confined circumstances, not only in the physical form, but also mentally. We lost an amazing talent today. I truly only pay attention to a handful of photographers and he was one of them. 

- Danny Steezy