Overview
‘Photography has taken me out of my comfort zone, led me around the world, connected me with people, opportunities and helped unlock creativity within me that I never knew existed,’ so describes one of the youngest ever videogame art director’s new-found passion. Born in Edinburgh, educated in computer arts at Dundee’s University of Abertay (a cauldron of videogame talent), transplanted to Canada to work at Ubisoft at the age of 25, Liam Wong was always destined to produce eye-catching work of substance and originality. His videogame work took him for the first time to Tokyo, where he discovered the ethereality of floating worlds and lurid allure of its nocturnal scenes. ‘I got lost in the beauty of Tokyo at night,’ he explains.
When an opportunity to take a break from his design work presented itself, he picked up his camera and headed to Japan in 2015. Through the combination of self-taught camera work, the influence of creative masters such as Syd Mead and Hideo Kojima, his videogame designer’s eye and the development of his own software techniques, he created images that render Tokyo’s particular nightlife in a surreal form all his own.
His visions have earned him global attention from international news outlets, and legions of fans across social media, the videogame world, photographers and designers alike. TO:KY:OO captures a unique body of work by a uniquely talented artist and designer.
kruzrivera
I actually received the email for the benefactor name change today July 23. Changed it. Can’t wait for to see how everything comes out.
Stefano Marelli
No notification and no email was sent, so most of us didn’t know in time the requirement to fill the Benefactor Name. I just updated mine, I hope something can be done.
Darren Wall Editor
Hi Stefano. We held back on setting the Benefactor names, and I sent another reminder last week via email. Did you receive the mail? Feel free to email me directly at dw@vol.co with your name if you’d prefer.
kittboon
i just happened to check this page and panicked as I saw the deadline has passed! I added my benefactor name now, I hope something can be done.
Darren Wall Editor
Hi, please don’t worry, we received it safe and sound! Please email me at dw@vol.co if you’d like any further help.
trashymctrash
Hi guys,
Also a bit late, I just changed (to an appropriate) name now!
Gerda-Katrina Samm
Hello! Sama question!
I updated the name today. I hope it wasn’t too late…
Darren Wall Editor
Not at all! We held on for a little longer to allow everyone time to reply. We have it safe and sound.
theboss.luis
Hi. Only saw now this message, its possible to add my name?
Darren Wall Editor
Hi! Did you manage to submit your Benefactor name? I can do it manually for you if you email me at dw@vol.co – just let me know.
Liam Wong Creator
For anyone who purchased multiple copies – get in touch
Liam Wong Creator
(and would like to list other benefactor names, Darren will be the point of contact)
Darren Wall Editor
Apologies! Yes we mean this Friday, 12 July.
guegadend
12 June?
Didn’t you mean 12 July?