BIOGRAPHY

Deacon Lui is an artist who explores identity, social justice, and displacement through photography. He was born in Hong Kong, where he graduated from BA (Hons) Sociology at Hong Kong Baptist University. Following that, he graduated from MA Documentary Photography and Photojournalism at the London College of Communication.

Deacon's work embodies a deep commitment to social justice and human rights. He held three solo photo exhibitions at Parallel Space, Hong Kong (in 2020, 2021 and 2024) and published two photo books. His books was presented in Tokyo Art Book Fair, Peckham 24, and Offprint London. His MA graduate project, Every Time They Ask, We Say We're Waiting, was selected in RPS International Photography Exhibition 166 and Les Rencontres d'Arles 2025. The project was presented at Bermondsey Project Space in February 2024, and exhibited at Format 24 photo festival. He was also selected by Paris Photo as one of the 20 Finalists Carte Blanche Students 2023.

Since relocating to London in 2022, Deacon's work has evolved to question the boundaries of documentary image-making. He experiments with alternative photography and printing processes to explore the representation of marginality, forced displacement, and social alienation. His recent works seek to capture the essence of human resilience and resistance in the face of social changes and adversity.

Education

London College of Communication MA (Documentary Photography and Photojournalism) Distinction

Hong Kong Baptist University BA in Sociology

Selected Exhibition

2025 RPS International Photography Exhibition 166 / Saatchi Gallery, London

2025 NIGHT OF THE YEAR 2025 / Les Rencontres d'Arles

2024 FUTURE NOW FORMAT 24 / Quad Gallery, Derby

2024 DOCUMENT NOW / Bermondsey Project Space, London

2024 Every Time They Ask, I Say I Don’t Remember / Parallel Space, Hong Kong

2021 PEACE OF THE GRAVEYARD / Parallel Space, Hong Kong

2020 ANAMNESIS / Parallel Space, Hong Kong

Awards

2023 Paris Photo - Carte Blanche Students 2023 Finalist

Mentorship

2026 Foundry Photojournalism Workshop with Alison Morley

2024 Canon Student Development Programme 2024 with 

Muhammed Muheisen