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Cyril Chan

Cyril Chan

Rooftop Cats of Seoul

On tiled rooftops, street cats have found their safe space. No one can reach them. They quietly observe the world below, and when the moment is right, they climb back down to the ground surface, alert and hungry.

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About Artist

Cyril Chan

Cyril is an American expat in Seoul and a photographer in his free time. He began taking photos of street cats in Seoul after losing his beloved cat of 12 years to cancer. While he struggled with the grief and sudden absence, he took long meandering walks around the city, and in the Seochon neighborhood known for its maze of alleys and traditional hanok houses, he encountered numerous street cats, beginning with a calico cat with a talent for standing straight up using her hind legs to receive a treat. Fascinated by their different personalities and their ability to survive, he began bringing along his camera to document the street cats of Seochon and, eventually, the street cats of other neighborhoods in the city of Seoul. He has photographed more than a hundred cats over the past year, attempting to capture their charm, mystery, and resilience throughout the four seasons.

Cyril Chan

Photographic Areas of Focus

Domestic Animals, Nature, Street

Location

South Korea

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