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About Benjamin
I am an Australian contemporary art photographer with South Korean heritage. My work interprets emotions, ideas, and events from my life, often featuring botanicals displayed in an activated sculptural way to conceptually represent these themes. Regularly showcased elements in my art include the layering of paint, smoke, and fire.
Formally trained as a commercial photographer, I possess a strong knowledge of film and darkroom artistry. I approach my work with the refined technique of modern commercial media, blending traditional and contemporary practices to create unique visual narratives.
Awards
Refocus - World Photo Annual - Honorable Mention -2024
1839 Photographer of the year - Honorable Mention x 2 and People Choice Award - 2024
One Eyeland Photography Awards 2 x Silver (Fine art & Nature) -2023
The Artroom ‘Botanicals’ Exhibition Honorable Mention - 2024
1893 Colour Awards 3rd Place and People Choice - 2024
Wyndham Art Prize Finalist - 2023
York Botanical Art Prize Finalist - 2023
Refocus Colour Award Finalist - 2023
Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Awards Finalist - 2021, 2022 and 2023
Hornsby Art Prize Finalist - 2022
Gosford Art Prize Finalist 2022 and 2023
Northern Beaches Environmental Art Prize Finalist - 2021
Bowness Photography Prize Finalist - 2021
White Wall - Into The Light Finalist - 2021
Bluethumb Art Prize Finalist - 2021, 2022 and 2023
International Photography Colour Awards finalist/nominee - 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Black and White Spider Awards Finalist - 2015
Publications
Capture Magazine ‘The Annual’ - 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021 and 2023
Art Edit magazine Spring - 2021
Art Edit magazine Spring - 2023