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Ayla Leung (aka Blinked & Passed, formerly Iris / ohsocryptic) is a Hong Kong-based multidisciplinary artist working across street photography, illustration, and zine-making. She explores urban landscapes, socio-cultural narratives, and psychological trauma, human nature, and existential conditions.
For any collaborations or enquiries, please contact via aylaleung@protonmail.com
Exhibitions & Appearances
2025
ZINE YO! FEST | ZINE COOP (Hong Kong)
Zines Spectrum and Doppelgängers are exhibited in the section 'City Observation' of the festival organized by ZINE COOP, Hong Kong's first collective and platform of zine culture that is founded in 2017.
Zine Day | Your Local Newsstand (Singapore)
Featured zine Spectrum in an exhibition by Singapore’s independent publisher specializing in photography-based works.
Awards & Recognition
Interviews & Features
2025
On Street Photography with Ayla Leung | (in)visible (de)signs Podcast
2024
How AI Will Change the Design Process | (in)visible (de)signs
2017
Among Buildings with Iris Leung | VSCO Journal
Self-Published Zines
2025
The Traum(a)'s Kunstkammer
A visceral exploration of many faces of trauma through a cabinet of curiosities. Blending surreal illustrations, rudimentary physics knowledge, Wikipedia searches, and dark humour, this zine distills agony into 12 eccentric objects.
2024 (Available at Kubrick & ACO Books)
Spectrum
A chromatic journey through minimalist architecture photography, celebrating the beauty of the mundane and the art of perception.
Doppelgängers
A photographic-illustrative tale of personal stagnation — whether by fate or unconscious choice.
Play (with) Me
A dark surreal zine of therapy abuse, power dynamics, and escape that is based on true events.