art lecture series

How Do Photographs Form Us?

The photographs of Wing Young Huie document the socioeconomic and cultural realities of American society. His projects often focus on the urban cores of his home state of Minnesota and their immigrant populations, among the most numerous and diverse in the country.

Huie asks his audiences what they “see” in his photographs, then tells the stories behind them, thus raising awareness of the ambiguity and complexity of visual images. He broaches broader questions such as, “How are we influenced by the countless images created by the media, marketing forces, and popular entertainment?” The lecture also sheds light on Huie's creative process and shares the story of his 35-year journey as an artist.

About the Instructor: Wing Young Huie
Artist
Wing Young Huie is a Minneapolis-based photographer known for his public installations reflecting the everyday lives of our multicultural society. Three of his projects turned Twin Cities streets into outdoor photo galleries and were later published as books: Frogtown: Photographs and Conversations in an Urban Neighborhood (1996); Lake Street USA (2001); and The University Avenue Project (two volumes, 2010). Looking for Asian America: An Ethnocentric Tour was published in 2007.

Huie’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries nationally and internationally. His many honors and awards include McKnight Photography Fellowships (1994 and 1999) and the Emerging Leaders Spotlight Award from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs (2006). In 2000, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune named him “Artist of the Year.”

Image Credit

Wing Young Huie
Photographer and Proprietor of The Third Place Gallery
www.wingyounghuie.com