Rebirth

• Photographer
  Hsinya Lin
• Agency / Studio
  Hsinyalin
• Technical Info
  4x5 Large Format With Profoto Pro-8a

Rebirth portrays firefighting equipment as portraits of an absent hero. From a helmet caked in asphalt to the stark clarity of a breathing mask, each scarred object testifies to survival. Relics of the crucible, this second skin of gear bears trauma’s traces. Juxtaposed are tools that force paths to safety. Shot on 4x5 film, these objects are quiet monuments to resilience, an ode to the fortitude that makes rebirth possible for both rescuer and rescued.

Hsin-Ya Lin, originally from Taiwan and currently based in Shanghai, is a photographer known for his pursuit of elegance and timeless beauty in his work. Inspired by classical oil paintings and modern minimalism, he strives to create images that resonate with simplicity, sophistication, and a sense of enduring artistry.