RongRong and Inri, an artistic duo from China and Japan respectively, have made significant contributions to the development of contemporary photography in China. Rong Rong, born in Zhangzhou, Fujian province in 1968, and Inri, born in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan in 1973, began their collaborative journey in 2000. Through their artistic collaboration, they reveal an intimate realm that resonates with the socio-economic changes taking place in China.
RongRong (China) (b.1968) and Inri (Japan) (b.1973) have been working together since 2000. Their works reflect the intimate world that they have created together, while pushing the boundaries of traditional black-and-white darkroom techniques.
Their past critically acclaimed series of works, such as Mt. Fuji, In Nature, Liulitun, and Tsumari Story focus on the beauty of the human body in nature and the urban environment. Their recent work brings attention to the beauty and value of new beginnings in their shared life and surroundings, especially amidst a rapidly changing world.
In 2007, Rong Rong & Inri established the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre in the Caochangdi art district of Beijing, the premier platform for international communication. They also started the annual Three Shadows Photography Award to discover and encourage China's most promising photographers. Rong Rong & Inri received the Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize at the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards.