Liza Linklater: SHADES OF SEOUL features photographic works by Liza Linklater, a Canadian photographer and writer whose works have been exhibited in Canada, Thailand, the Philippines, and South Korea. Linklater lived in Seoul for 4 years from 2013 to 2016 and fell in love with the beauty of Korea, especially the city of Seoul. Eight photographic collage works to be displayed in the exhibition represent her appreciation of the aesthetic contrasts of Seoul. 

Linklater has studied Social Anthropology/Photography (M.A. thesis on visual anthropology) and Journalism and has lived in Asia for over 15 years. Her articles and photographs have been published in North America and Asian magazines and newspapers.  

Artist's Note

I have always been a photographer of people, and usually in black-and-white, but when I came to Seoul, South Korea, I concentrated on taking photos of the myriad of colours, shapes, designs, patterns and textures around me.  

Koreans have a very creative side both in their trend-setting fashion and in their art. Galleries and museums around, and street art flourishes. I often feel that the artistic touches in many coffee and speciality shops, bakeries and restaurants had been greatly influenced by a Parisian sensibility. Koreans also adore cuteness, or kitsch, as you will also see reflected inside. 

South Korea is a land of contrasts – both ultra modern and high tech, as well as ancient, especially in its temple, palace and hanok architecture. As I strolled around Seoul, I observed the stylish people and photographed some of the colourful and refined aspects of Korean life. ”

This exhibition is coincided with the MEGA SEOUL 4 DECADES: 4 Decades of Seoul Seen through 12 Photographers' Eyes exhibition, which is currently on display at the KCC Gallery.

Attached below is an essey by Linklater, titled A Career in International Photography. It was published in the recent bout de papier magazine by the Global Affairs. 

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