I find myself always returning to those revealing aspects of Hong Kong’s history, which have sparked my fascination with the interplay of time, history, and destiny. In particular, I am looking for the unexpected dialogues that arise when exploring the connections between the historical and contemporary perspectives within the realm of photography.
Thomas Lin (練錦順) is a photographic artist and educator based in Hong Kong. He started his creative journey after completing his BA in photography at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His art has been showcased and reviewed in Hong Kong, Kyoto, London, Pomona, Vancouver, Taipei, and Beijing. Furthermore, his pieces have been acquired for private and public collections, including the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Thomas is dedicated to impart his extensive technical and conceptual knowledge across a diverse range of analogue, alternative, and digital photography in universities and high schools. He also collaborates with various art and education NGOs, where he can share his expertise and passion for art and photography. It is his pleasure to contribute from a practitioner’s perspective, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art form among his students and fellow enthusiasts.
contact: mail@thomas-lin.com
2022 Tête-Bêche, in ARTVOCATE art shows
1. ART EXHIBITION, WE ARE THE STORIES WE TELL: OUR HOME, A CITY OF DESPAIR. Swindon and Bristol, UK
2. NGO DEI: ART EXHIBITION, TRUTH PREVAILS, HONG KONG MOVEMENT AFTER VACLAV HAVEL. Prague, Czech
3. FESTIVAL OF HONG KONG: EURASIAN OR CHINESE. London, UK
2020 2020-1841 a solo exhibition by Thomas Lin. Lumenvisum, Hong Kong
2019 INTERSECTIONS-TWO CITIES photography exhibition (collaboration with G. HO). Centre A gallery, Vancouver BC, Canada
2019 EV −3, reviewer’s pick, International portfolio review, KYOTOGRAPHIE. Kyoto, Japan
2018 Tête-Bêche, in IMAGE OF THE SILK ROAD, The second TianShui Photography Biennale. Tianshui Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gansu, China
2017 EV −3, in ART UPON AN ISLAND, exhibition by Hong Kong Museum of Art. City Hall, Hong Kong
2015 Tête-Bêche, in SOCIAL JUSTICE, Long Beach Arts Society. SCA Project Gallery, Pomona CA, USA
2015 Connections, in 300 FAMILIES photography exhibition. The Palace 66, Shenyang, China
2014 Connections, in 2014 HONG KONG AND MACAO VISUAL ARTS BIENNIAL. The World Art Museum, Beijing, China
2014 TÊTE-BÊCHE⇋PARAMITA photography exhibition tour (collaboration with G. HO)
1. YOUR KONTINENT MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL. Richmond Cultural Centre, Richmond BC, Canada
2. SOGO Fuxing Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
3. HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL PHOTO FESTIVAL. JCCAC, Hong Kong
2013 Connections, in 300 FAMILIES photography exhibition, Hong Kong International Photo Festival. Hong Kong Design Institute Gallery, Hong Kong
2012 INTERSECTION a multi-media art exhibition (collaboration with G. HO). L1 Gallery JCCAC, Hong Kong
2012 Hong Kong Report, in IN MY LIFE, PEARL OF THE ORIENT – HONG KONG exhibition. Aberdeen Centre, Richmond BC, Canada
2011 Tête-bêche, Kowloon King, in MEMORIES OF KING KOWLOON group exhibition. ArtisTree, Swire Island East, Hong Kong
2010 WAN CHAI REPORT photography exhibition. Capital Cafe, Hong Kong
2009 REPORT TO THE KING a solo exhibition by Thomas Lin. JCCAC, Hong Kong
Tête-bêche limited edition prints
24×12 inch Hahnemuhle Photorag Pearl, framed or unframed, edition of 10
2020-1841 limited edition C-type prints boxset
a set of thirty-one 11×14 inch Kodak Luster C-type prints, archival box, limited edition