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decoyproxy is a lens-based artist with a background in fashion and brand design, working in Seoul.
decoyproxy is a lens-based artist with a background in fashion and brand design, working in Seoul.
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Driven by a desire to observe and understand the world more closely, he began carrying a camera every day.
Driven by a desire to observe and understand the world more closely, he began carrying a camera every day.
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He develops independent artistic projects and photobooks while currently working at Seoul-based UNREALSTUDIO.
He develops independent artistic projects and photobooks while currently working at Seoul-based UNREALSTUDIO.
Education
2025 B.S. Clothing & Textile, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
Group Exhibition
2026 NEXT PHOTOGRAPHER 2026 awardees’ exhibition, KIM YOUNG SEOB PHOTOGALLERY, Seoul, South Korea (forthcoming)
2026 International Contemporary Photography Exhibition 2026 — Vol. II, Deadbooks Gallery, Osaka, Japan
2026 “Asia” — Virtual Photography Exhibition, Carlotta Gallery
2025 A Scientific Approach: Visual Documents and Creative Investigation Methods, Spazio Millepiani, Rome, Italy
Awards & Press
2026 Monthly Photography Magazine, Seoul, NEXT PHOTOGRAPHER 2026 — Grand Prize
2026 LENSCRATCH, New Beginnings Exhibition, Featured Artist
2026 Eyesmag Artist Group Interview Feature — Kumho Inn (WALT Geumho)
2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) 2025 — Official Selection
Book & Publication
2026 Visual Collect, Seoul — Zine Project: UMWELT, selected for publication (forthcoming December 2026)
2026 UNSTAGED Journal, Anthology : Apophenia, Selected Artist, Published
2026 UMWELT, Self-Published Photobook
2025 Visual Poetry Journal, Issue 2 (May), Selected Artist, Published
Work Experience
Feb 2026 – Ongoing UNREAL STUDIO (Visual Communication Studio) — Photographer
Jun 2025 – Feb 2026 EAAH (Fashion Brand) — Brand Designer & Photographer
Oct 2022 – Apr 2025 MAVI KARGA (Fashion Brand) — Director & Fashion Designer
2025 B.S. Clothing & Textile, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
Group Exhibition
2026 NEXT PHOTOGRAPHER 2026 awardees’ exhibition, KIM YOUNG SEOB PHOTOGALLERY, Seoul, South Korea (forthcoming)
2026 International Contemporary Photography Exhibition 2026 — Vol. II, Deadbooks Gallery, Osaka, Japan
2026 “Asia” — Virtual Photography Exhibition, Carlotta Gallery
2025 A Scientific Approach: Visual Documents and Creative Investigation Methods, Spazio Millepiani, Rome, Italy
Awards & Press
2026 Monthly Photography Magazine, Seoul, NEXT PHOTOGRAPHER 2026 — Grand Prize
2026 LENSCRATCH, New Beginnings Exhibition, Featured Artist
2026 Eyesmag Artist Group Interview Feature — Kumho Inn (WALT Geumho)
2025 International Photography Awards (IPA) 2025 — Official Selection
Book & Publication
2026 Visual Collect, Seoul — Zine Project: UMWELT, selected for publication (forthcoming December 2026)
2026 UNSTAGED Journal, Anthology : Apophenia, Selected Artist, Published
2026 UMWELT, Self-Published Photobook
2025 Visual Poetry Journal, Issue 2 (May), Selected Artist, Published
Work Experience
Feb 2026 – Ongoing UNREAL STUDIO (Visual Communication Studio) — Photographer
Jun 2025 – Feb 2026 EAAH (Fashion Brand) — Brand Designer & Photographer
Oct 2022 – Apr 2025 MAVI KARGA (Fashion Brand) — Director & Fashion Designer