Ian Teh, Photographer
A creative collaboration for the acclaimed photographer Ian Teh's second monograph.
“Stephen has been fantastic on this collaboration of producing my new book, Traces. From creative design, attention to detail, to sometimes just literally thinking of everything else outside the design process... Beyond the obvious benefits of his creative mind, is the real sense of reassurance that one gets from working with someone who really cares.” — Ian Teh
British photographer Ian Teh is renowned for his explorations of China's more remote provinces, capturing mesmerising wide-format landscapes and atmospheric portraits of workers. Heat Design had the honour of designing and producing his monograph, Traces.
Traces is a visually captivating book that showcases Teh's unique perspective and profound ability to convey the essence of the places and people he photographs. This monograph is a testament to Teh's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.
Ian Teh has published three monographs: Undercurrents (2008), Traces (2011), and Confluence (2014). His work is part of the permanent collections at prestigious institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), and the Hood Museum, New Hampshire.
Teh's solo exhibitions have been showcased at renowned venues including the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York (2004), Flowers in London (2011), and the Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam (2012). His work has been featured internationally in publications like National Geographic, The New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Granta.
Since 2013, Ian Teh has exhibited and conducted masterclasses at the Obscura Festival of Photography, Malaysia's foremost photo festival, and tutors at Cambodia's annual Angkor Photo Festival.