BIO
Luke Shadbolt is a photographic artist and creative director from Sydney, Australia.
A consuming passion for the ocean gave him the privilege of spending his formative years travelling between remote natural areas and densely populated environments, affording him an empathetic insight into the interconnectedness of the world we inhabit.
Luke Shadbolt is a photographic artist and creative director from Sydney, Australia.
A consuming passion for the ocean gave him the privilege of spending his formative years travelling between remote natural areas and densely populated environments, affording him an empathetic insight into the interconnectedness of the world we inhabit.
His sculptural, abstract photography examines the duality of nature, of language, and sense of place with a specific focus on the oceans. Exploring the exchange, cycle and balance of power fundamental to the functioning of our planet, Shadbolt aims to renew an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
Shadbolt currently spreads his time between his fine art practice and commercial photography/creative direction, with an emphasis on underwater photography, action sports, travel, lifestyle and fashion.
He is represented by Michael Reid Gallery (Sydney / Berlin)
Shadbolt currently spreads his time between his fine art practice and commercial photography/creative direction, with an emphasis on underwater photography, action sports, travel, lifestyle and fashion.
He is represented by Michael Reid Gallery (Sydney / Berlin)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2018
WALL POWER: Australian Contemporary Photography.
London (Photo London) & Paris (Paris Photo).
2017
Acquiesce The Front, Michael Reid Gallery, Sydney
WALL POWER: Australian Contemporary Photography.
Cologne and Berlin for Australia Now
Acquiesce The Front, Michael Reid Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Photo London, Michael Reid Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2016
Maelstrom, Michael Reid Gallery, Sydney
2017
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 1st Prize
2016
Red Bull Illume Category Winner - Energy
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Nature / Water (Maelstrom) - 1st Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Nature / Water (Salutation) - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Advertising / Book Cover (Salutation) - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Fine Art / Landscape (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Nature: Other (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Special: Other (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Water Sports (Teahupoo Rainbow) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Extreme Sports (Teahupoo Rainbow) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Water Sports (End Of The Road) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Extreme Sports (End Of The Road) - Honourable Mention
2015
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Editorial - 3rd Prize
2014
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 1st Prize
Riptide Bodyboarding Magazine - Photographer Of The Year (public vote)
Le Boogie Bodyboarding Magazine - Photographer Of The Year (peer review)
International Photography Awards (IPA) Nature: Aerial - Honourable Mention
PRESS
Time Magazine
Monster Children
Blisss Magazine
Hi Fructose
Surfing World
Traveller
Surfstitch
Red Bull
2018
WALL POWER: Australian Contemporary Photography.
London (Photo London) & Paris (Paris Photo).
2017
Acquiesce The Front, Michael Reid Gallery, Sydney
WALL POWER: Australian Contemporary Photography.
Cologne and Berlin for Australia Now
Acquiesce The Front, Michael Reid Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Photo London, Michael Reid Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2016
Maelstrom, Michael Reid Gallery, Sydney
2017
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 1st Prize
2016
Red Bull Illume Category Winner - Energy
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Nature / Water (Maelstrom) - 1st Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Nature / Water (Salutation) - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Advertising / Book Cover (Salutation) - 2nd Prize
Prix De La Photographie (PX3) Fine Art / Landscape (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Nature: Other (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Special: Other (Maelstrom) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Water Sports (Teahupoo Rainbow) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Extreme Sports (Teahupoo Rainbow) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Water Sports (End Of The Road) - Honourable Mention
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Extreme Sports (End Of The Road) - Honourable Mention
2015
International Photography Awards (IPA) Sports: Editorial - 3rd Prize
2014
Nikon / Surfing Australia Surf Photo Of The Year - 1st Prize
Riptide Bodyboarding Magazine - Photographer Of The Year (public vote)
Le Boogie Bodyboarding Magazine - Photographer Of The Year (peer review)
International Photography Awards (IPA) Nature: Aerial - Honourable Mention
PRESS
Time Magazine
Monster Children
Blisss Magazine
Hi Fructose
Surfing World
Traveller
Surfstitch
Red Bull