Frank Freeman
Frank Freeman is a Photographic Artist and Professional Photographer with over a decade of experience in the industry. He is also the Founder and Creative Director of an online wellness magazine. In 2022, Frank graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from CUHK, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Frank has hosted several workshops for Hong Kong University Alumni Association, City University Alumni Association, global corporates and NGO organizations, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring photographers.
His artistic practice is grounded in his philosophy of "taking human beings as the essential." He believes that the photographic process is a powerful tool for capturing stories and histories, providing a window into the lives of others.
Frank's ongoing project, "The Mixian," explores the unique features and identities of mixed-race individuals in Hong Kong. His works are compelling and thought-provoking, it showcases the individuality and humanity that transcends cultural and genetic stereotypes.
Another notable project, "The Purest People," highlights the strength and personality of individuals with Down Syndrome. This project has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Taikoo Place and Wanchai C.C Wu Building. It has also been featured by more than 25 media outlets, including CNN, RTHK, NOW TV, Apple Daily and Hong Kong Economics, etc.
Biography
2011 Associated Degree of Arts in Media and Technology - City University of Hong Kong
2014 Experimental Photography - China Central Academic of Fine Arts ( Jan- June )
2015 Bachelor of Arts in Photography - School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
2022 Master of Fine Arts in Photography - Chinese University of Hong Kong
Exhibitions
2011 June - Display Mode, School of Creative Media, University of Hong Kong. ( Group )
2013 September - Tens of Photography Works ( Group )
2014 July - The SCM Annual Show ( Group )
2015 Jan- The Purest People -First half @ Hong Kong Cultural Centre( Solo )
2015 March - The Purest People - Second half @ C.C Wu Building WanChai ( Solo )
2015 March The Evening Blue - First 10. @ Espuma, Central. ( Solo )
2015 April - The Purest People - Full Set @ Linkbridge, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place ( Solo )
2015 April to May - The Purest People - Full Set @ CRC Gallery Hong Kong ( Solo )
2015 June - The Purest People - Full Set @ Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lobby ( Solo )
2016 Aug - I am from Hong Kong @ Comix Home Base ( Group ).
2017 June - The Wavy Neon - @ Awethentic Gallery, Central Building
2017 Oct - The Wavy Neon - @ Fine Art Asia 2017 Hong Kong
2018 Aug - At Thirty, I stood firm. @ Zenplus Studio ( Solo )
2021 April - It Should Be Coming @ JCCAC ( Group )
2021 Nov - Awakening @The Annex, Hong Kong ( Group )
2022 July - Master of Arts in Fine Arts Graduation Show ( Group )
2022 Aug - The Hands @Affordable Art Fair ( Group )
Photography Workshops
For : Hong Kong University Alumni Association :
2013, Mar. Portrait Photography Workshop
2013, Jun. Street Photography Workshop
2013, Sept. Backlighting Portrait Photography Workshop
2013, Dec. Landscape Photography Workshop
For Intel Semiconductor Ltd. :
2013, Nov. - Portrait Photography Workshop
For Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association :
2015 March " The Purest Eyes " workshop
For City University of Hong Kong Alumni Association:
2017 Jan - Feature Photography
2017 Jan - Portrait Photography
2017 Jan - Black and White Photography
Interviews
與最純的人有約 @On.cc https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/lifestyle/20150402/bkn-20150402125530906-0402_00982_001.html
The Works -The Purest People @RTHK --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8cgzHr_E-E
最純的眼看世界 @NOW TV 【文化多面睇】--- http://news.now.com/home/local/player?newsId=135320
讓我看一個純真的笑容 @拾方藝廊 --- http://www.finedoor.org/articles/讓我看一個純真的笑容/
Down, but not out @China Daily http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hkedition/2015-01/14/content_19311796.htm
創意媒體畢業生攝影作品 展現唐氏綜合症人士的精彩人生 @City University of Hong Konghttps://www.cityu.edu.hk/zh-hk/media/press-release/2015/01/06/cityu-graduates-photography-exhibition-showcases-lives-people-living-down-syndrome
Photography exhibit shines positive light on Hong Kong people with Down Syndrome @Coconuts Hong Konghttps://coconuts.co/hongkong/lifestyle/photography-exhibit-shines-positive-light-hong-kong-people-down-syndrome/