Predawn Neon Hollyhocks in Anyang Hall

Tiled stair walls curve upward in a narrow Anyang corridor, their glossy surfaces reflecting sharp streaks of electric blue and magenta neon light. Tall hollyhock stalks rise from a planter box at the stair base, their deep green leaves and unopened buds catching the artificial glow. Late spring clouds press against the high ceiling glass, their dark shapes visible through the translucent tiles. The polished floor mirrors the vertical lines of the flowers and the jagged light paths. Cool blue shadows pool around the flower stems while the neon highlights the rough texture of the bark. One reflection of a cloud edge rests on the wet tile near the stair tread.