Tommy Kwak

Kwak’s work explores the transience of landscapes and natural forms through ethereal, large-format colour photographs. His serene images capture the subtle moments in nature where the presence or absence of light can completely transform a scenery. Kwak’s photography has a unique, poetic rhythm that suggests stillness is just a temporary thing.

The artist enjoys being outside in nature whether near water, in the forest, or in the mountains. All these different places leave an impression on the artist that drive the shooting and editing process toward a certain aesthetic; Iceland with its cool, blue tones, Faroe Islands and its vibrant greens, and Turks and Caicos with its vibrant, neon colours.

Kwak’s work has been shown in New York City and Iceland, most recently in commissions for Louis Vuitton at their locations in NYC and Cologne, Germany. He earned a BFA in Graphic Design from California College of the Arts in 2002 and completed photography courses at the International Center of Photography from 2006 to 2008. Tommy grew up outside of Chicago, lived and worked in Brooklyn, NY for 13 years, and now resides in Montclair, NJ. He has been a member of Fowler Arts Collective in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and SONYA (South of Navy Yard Artists).