Patrick Teow, better known for his Instagram handle @heartpatrick, is a city boy at heart, so much so that Kuala Lumpur has become his biggest muse for his photography
Former IT consultant Patrick Teow has a knack for turning the mundane into something interesting in his photographs. Whether it is a lonely aisle in a wet market or the crumbling façade of an old building, Patrick often manages to find a compelling angle that forces us to reevaluate our perception of the particular space and location.
Last month, Patrick held his first solo exhibition at Intermark Mall during the KL International Arts Festival. On display was a series of photographs featuring low-cost and public housing in Kuala Lumpur, sending a clear message that even the most boring architecture can hold startling beauty. This uncanny ability to uncover such hidden beauty of our city is what keeps his more than 45,000 followers of his Instagram account intrigued.
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