The Pulse of the Drum

Photographer

Hsien-Chih Chuang

Category

Black & White Photography - Lifestyle

Company

Chinese Culture University

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Taiwan

This photograph captures a craftsman’s intense expression amid traditional drum-making. Sweat drips from his body as his muscles resonate with the raw texture of the drum skin—forming a powerful visual rhythm. Through the use of black-and-white imagery, I aim to highlight the resilience of the laborer and the primal strength of traditional craftsmanship. Though the drum has yet to sound, the image already echoes in the heart—a moment where skill and emotion converge, reverberating as a visual memory of culture.