About the artist, Clara Chiu
"I am a Hong Konger-Australian fine art photographer now based in Sydney, Australia. Born in Hong Kong during its Belle Époque —a vibrant time of glamour and optimism shaped by both Eastern and Western influences—I moved to Sydney’s Lower North Shore in early childhood. Growing up amid coastal beauty and guided by inspiring art teachers, I developed a deep appreciation for light, landscape, and nature’s subtleties."
"Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember—a passion I shared with my father. Some of my earliest memories are of helping him set up his tripod, holding the light meter (think eighties nostalgia!), and sometimes even posing for his portraits. We often went on photography trips together, where we would quietly take in our surroundings, sometimes engaging in a playful competition as we captured and shared our perspectives. My father was a man of few words, but through photography, we connected in ways words could not express."
"My work spans landscapes, street scenes, and portraits, drawing on my Sydney upbringing, years in Hong Kong, and travels across Europe and Asia. In early 2024, the passing of my father profoundly influenced my art. Since then, I’ve been drawn to the patterns and forms of water, finding in them both resilience and solace. Living in a place with abundant opportunities to capture waterfronts and seascapes, I aim to evoke healing and connection through my images, capturing nature’s fluid, ever-changing essence with a bold and intentional style. My goal is to imbue each piece with resilience, freedom, and hope.
Whether you are looking to enrich your home, office, or commercial space, I hope my work brings a sense of peace and inspiration to your surroundings."