A photo exhibition by Ryan LH

Photography, now 200 years old, has evolved beyond its initial role of "recording" and has become a powerful tool for "expression." This shift gave rise to the "art-photography" paradigm—where photographic media is used not just to document, but to convey an artist's ideas and aesthetic concepts. Ryan Luqman Hakim, a photography artist and graduate of ISI Yogyakarta, embodies this evolution in his second solo exhibition, "Coloury V.2: Lyfe and Let Laff". In this exhibition, Ryan explores the concept of neo-still life through polychromatic impressions, capturing the essence of everyday objects often overlooked, using a unique approach—photography taken with a mobile phone's digital camera.

Through this exhibition, Ryan presents a fresh perspective on 'how to understand life' by transforming seemingly insignificant objects into detailed visual narratives. By amplifying these 'alienated' objects, he gives them new meaning and significance, making them the focal point of his aesthetic concept.

The artist’s works feature a distinct aesthetic language: balanced composition, complementary colors, rich textures, and sharp lines. Rather than traditional photographic representations, his pieces offer the viewer an experience akin to abstract painting, filled with dynamic visualizations that challenge our perception of the everyday.