Nanjing Underwater World, China (2015)

White Bear shows polar bears in captivity, focusing on their artificial habitats in 24 sites across Europe and China. These habitats are designed to satisfy both the human visitors and the animal dwellers. It is a strange balancing act. With their attempts to mimic the arctic environment and yet still be accommodating to people, these often uncanny structures are a combination of nature, home and stage. White Bear by Sheng-Wen Lo is at Déda, Derby, as part of Format17, from 24 March to 23 April. All photographs: Sheng-Wen Lo