Ruo Bing Li is a Chinese-born photographer and visual artist based in New York City. He is best known for his vibrant and colorful photographs that capture the beauty of everyday life.
Born in Beijing, China, Ruo Bing Li developed an early interest in photography and art. He studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in photography. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue his career as a professional photographer.
Ruo Bing Li's work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue China, and Harper's Bazaar China. His photographs have also been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
In addition to his photography work, Ruo Bing Li is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. His films explore themes of identity, culture, and belonging with a unique visual style that blends documentary realism with surrealism.
Ruo Bing Li's work has earned him numerous awards including the International Center of Photography Infinity Award for Applied/Fashion/Advertising Photography (2015) and the PDN 30 Award for Emerging Photographers (2016). He continues to push boundaries with his creative vision and strives to create meaningful images that capture the beauty of everyday life.