"Xiao Hui Wang's portraits are of a rare psychological intensity. A world away from celebrity portraiture, they focus not so much on their subjects' social, professional or material standing but on their individuality - in particular on their eyes." "Close to the Eyes presents sixty-two of the photographer's most powerful works, taken during her recent travels in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. In an autobiographical essay Xiao Hui Wang presents her life and artistic techniques. Tilman Spengler contributes his insights on the philosophical background of portraiture in China."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved