Award-winning Australian photographer Palani Mohan has garnered international acclaim for his work, which has been widely published and exhibited around the world. His photography explores enduring themes of culture, identity, and the human spirit. Based in Hong Kong, Mohan turns his focus to the city's profound relationship with the sea that surrounds it—a connection that runs deeper than geography.
The sea is not just a backdrop but a lifeblood that has shaped Hong Kong’s history, economy, and culture in fundamental ways. From bustling harbours crowded with ferries and cargo ships to quiet fishing villages and peaceful waterfront promenades, the presence of the sea is interwoven with the fabric of daily life. Through his lens, Mohan captures this intimate bond, portraying the sea as both a boundary and a bridge—linking the city’s rich past with its dynamic present, and offering fleeting moments of stillness in the midst of its ceaseless energy.
Mohan’s photography goes beyond the surface, revealing the quieter, often-overlooked layers of the urban experience. With vivid compositions and a rich palette of colour, he brings to life the textures, contrasts, and rhythms of everyday existence, offering a fresh, lyrical perspective on Hong Kong.