Wing Shya is a Hong Kong-based photographer and filmmaker working in fashion, film and art. He started his career as a graphic designer after studying at the Emily Carr Institute in Canada. Upon his return to Hong Kong, Wing Shya set up the Shya-la-la Workshop, an award-winning design studio. He is also the exclusive photographer and graphic designer for Wong Kar Wai’s films including Happy Together, In the Mood for Love, Eros and 2046. Wing Shya contributes to numerous international fashion magazines including i-D and French Vogue and his commercial clients include Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, A Bathing Ape and Nike. Aside from photography, Wing Shya is also a recognised director. He has directed several music videos for artists such as Karen Mok, Eason Chan, Jacky Cheung and Vanessa Mae. In March 2006, he had his first solo exhibition at the Mori Museum in Roppongi Hill, Japan. In October 2007, he had two solo photo exhibitions – one held in Xintiandi, Shanghai and a Diesel sponsored exhibition “Wing Shya – The Archives Unlocked” in Hong Kong. Wing Shya photographed actress and singer Zhou Xun in Beijing for The Define Yourself Issue, Fall 2010, Taiwanese actor Ethan Ruan for The Winter Warm Up Issue, Winter 2011, and 31 fairies in an enchanted wood for the Triumph Inspiration Award shoot in The Role Model Issue, Fall 2012.
