Paul Lukin
editPaul Lukin (born 1980) is an award-winning photographer known for his evocative and introspective black & white photography and his mastery of light and shadow. Born in 1980 in Split, Croatia, Lukin began his photographic journey in 2004 and has since developed a distinctive style that often incorporates atmospheric and mysterious undertones, creating emotional and psychological studies of the human condition.
Life and Work
editBorn in the coastal city of Split, Croatia, in 1980, Lukin started photographing in 2004 and has been obsessed with the medium ever since, creating photographs that are both beautiful and thought-provoking. Lukin’s photographic work focuses on long-term, self-assigned projects that explore the emotional and psychological aspects of the human condition. His images are grainy, dark, and mysterious; his work has often been described as an outward expression of an inner self. Lukin captures candid, fleeting, dreamlike moments. His open-ended narratives of solitary figures offer a glimpse into a world that depicts a sense of loneliness and isolation. Paul Lukin lives and works in Bangkok, Thailand.
Awards and Recognition
editPaul Lukin has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in photography, including:
- Shortlisted for the World Press Photo (2019)[5]
- Finalist at the Siena International Photo Awards (2019)[6]
- Invitee artist by the European Cultural Center for the Venice Art Biennale in 2019 and 2021.[7]
- Named one of the Best Modern Photographers of February 2024 by All About Photo Magazine.[8]
Lukin’s work has been exhibited internationally, and his photographs are part of several permanent public and private collections.[14] He has participated in numerous gallery exhibitions, and his work has appeared in major publications and media outlets worldwide.
Reference
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- ^ "World Press Photo 2019". World Press Photo.
- ^ "Siena International Photo Awards 2019". Siena International Photo Awards.
- ^ "European Cultural Center". European Cultural Center.
- ^ "Best Modern Photographers of February 2024". All About Photo. 15 February 2024.
- ^ ""Exposure One Awards - Interview". Exposure One Awards.
- ^ "Exposure One Awards B&W Photography". My Modern Met. 28 May 2024.
- ^ ""The Times - Photographers Capture the Light and Shade of Life". The Times.
- ^ ""Novi Milenij - Multimedija". Novi Milenij.
- ^ ""PetaPixel - One Shot Contest Winners Exemplify Emotion of Black and White Photos". petapixel.com.
- ^ "London, UK. 20 April 2018. Visitors view "Last Days of Lumpinee" by Paul Lukin (Croatia) (Sports shortlist) at the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House. The 11th edition of the competition saw 320,000 submissions from over 200 countries. The exhibition runs 20 April to 6 May. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy". alamy.com.