Third Front presents a methodical photographic exploration of industrial landscapes related to China’s Third Front construction era. Chen Jiagang’s approach captures the raw and sprawling infrastructure, focusing on architecture, machinery, and the stark environments that shaped this period of rapid industrial mobilization.

The images convey a sense of historical weight and the physical imprint of state-driven development, reflecting themes of labor, industrial ambition, and the quiet endurance of built forms. The tone is contemplative, emphasizing scale and detail with clarity and precision across a substantial 170-page format.