Naoki Takyo

Naoki Takyo is a former UN diplomat and keen traveler. He has lived in and traveled to dozens of countries around the globe, many impoverished or conflict-torn. His firsthand interactions with people in extreme poverty and conflict situations have shaped the way he sees everyday local scenes.

He loves observing cultures, histories, and emotions through the viewfinder, slicing a moment and recreating the stories and energies of the time and space on the digital canvas with his interpretations, to craft images that leave a lasting impression in the viewer's mind.