Frozen Fluidity
I deliberately wanted to create a series of images with contrasts –
soft yet hard, masculine yet feminine and shiny yet dark. Metallic,
shiny makeup is applied on the male model, making him appear
feminine. He is dressed in sequins and shiny fabrics usually used
for the female gender. Water is thrown onto him. Water is soft, yet
it appears hard when frozen in motion. The sequins and metallic
fabric reflect light, whilst half the image is shrouded in shadows
and darkness.
Award-winning fashion lensman Wai Teik founded his eponymous studio in 1998 in Singapore. It marked the beginning of the pursuit of capturing fleeting moments of beauty with fashion-savvy angles and perspectives. Ever since the inception of Wai Teik Photography, he has attained numerous internationally recognised photography awards under his belt. Having an acute sense of creative direction is the key element to the rich portrayal of any fashion ensemble. Wai Teik adopts a holistic approach to the creative process, possessing the ability to gel every component of the shoot seamlessly.
Awards • Winner in Fashion & Advertising category at 11th Pollux Awards 2018, UK
• Bronze at One Eyeland Photography Awards 2017
• Bronze at One Eyeland Photography Awards 2015
• Silver Award at New Images Photography Awards 2012, USA
• 1st Runner-up at XTO Image Awards 2010, USA
• 31 Honourable Mentions at The International Photography Awards 2006 - 2017, USA
• 5 Honourable Mentions at Prix De La Photographie, 2008- 2013, France
• 1 Honourable Mention at Moscow International Foto Awards 2014, Russia
