After Dark

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In this unique photographic publication, Liam Wong presents a series of cinematic images that capture the essence of night-time cities and the lives within them. Drawing from his experience as a videogame designer, Wong illustrates how 'real life is just as potent, bizarre, and interesting as things we can imagine.' Spanning cities like Hong Kong, Seoul, London, and Edinburgh, the work reflects the perspective of an insomniac artist, exploring the solitude and loneliness often found in urban environments. Through sleepless nights, Wong captures the haunting stillness of locations such as London's Piccadilly Circus at 4:00 a.m., the quiet movement of Seoul's late-night taxi drivers, and the warmth of a neon sign in Hong Kong's TSM District. These shadowy silhouettes symbolize lives lived in the dark, presented as intricate cinematic visions before dawn breaks. Building on the success of his first monograph, Wong expands his focus to the nightlife of the world's most vibrant cities. He documents the transition from bustling scenes to deserted streets, illuminated by neon lights. The photography, framed in specific film ratios, conveys a cinematic intensity influenced by Wong's passion for film, while specially commissioned Chinese characters pay tribute to renowned director Wong Kar Wai, enhancing the book's thematic depth.