Tommy Kwak

At Clic, we’re always drawn to artists whose work not only fills a space but transforms it. Tommy Kwak is one of those rare voices in contemporary image-making whose photographs feel both timeless and of the moment, an ideal fit for our curated home décor collection. With a background that bridges graphic design and fine-art photography, Tommy has carved out a distinctive path as a contemporary photography artist whose aesthetic leans into subtle elegance and bold color.

A photographic vision

Tommy grew up outside Chicago, earning his BFA in Graphic Design from the California College of the Arts in 2002, then deepened his craft through studies at the International Center of Photography in New York from 2006 to 2008. This dual grounding in design and photography shows up in his clean compositions, large-format scale, and emphasis on color, form, and light. His work has been exhibited internationally, including commissions for Louis Vuitton in New York, Seattle, and Cologne.

What makes Tommy’s images so compelling for modern interiors is his remarkable ability to treat landscape, architecture, and beachscapes with abstraction. He uses ultra-clean horizons, minimal details, and bold color transitions, what we might call gradient photography prints, so that familiar motifs (beach towers, palm trees, city skylines) become both graphic and serene.

Why his work feels at home at Clic

In our brick and mortar stores, and online, we carry Tommy’s large-format prints as fine art prints for modern homes. His imagery brings together three worlds our clientele loves: beach scenes, city skylines, and refined minimalism.

Take his exploration of lifeguard towers on Miami Beach. The series Lifeguard Towers: Miami transforms what might be seen as a tourist subject into a powerful interior statement. The towers stand alone, front and center, their vivid pastel hues set against soft skies and tranquil sea. Each print reads like a study in color and form, perfect examples of Miami lifeguard towers photos that combine design precision with effortless calm.

Another strand of Tommy’s work celebrates beach landscapes beyond Miami, including his serene views of the Turks and Caicos Islands. These images highlight minimal horizons and gentle color shifts, offering a soothing backdrop for a living room, bedroom, or study. At Clic, we like to think of these as beach wall art for interiors, photography that brings a sense of calm, open air into your home. They’re stunning examples of Turks and Caicos beach photography and Miami beach photography that elevate a space instantly.

And then there are his city scenes: the skyline of New York City in elegant, expansive compositions that feel more like paintings than snapshots. Our selection of NYC skyline photography prints by Tommy appeals to anyone who wants to anchor a room in New York energy but with a softer, design-driven touch.

Spotlight at the store

At Clic you’ll find an exceptional selection of Tommy’s work, particularly his large-format, archival pigment prints that make an instant statement in modern spaces. Featured pieces include his pastel lifeguard towers, tranquil seascapes, and skyline studies, each one capturing the quiet rhythm of a place. These are not mass-produced prints; they’re limited-edition works signed by the artist, ideal for collectors and design lovers alike.

For us, offering Tommy’s work is about more than aesthetics, it’s about curation and connection. His pieces embody the kind of balance we look for at Clic: clean yet emotional, minimal yet full of warmth.

Styling ideas for interiors

When you bring Tommy’s photography into your space, you’re embracing the beauty of pastel gradient photography décor. Imagine one of his Miami lifeguard towers above a low linen sofa, or a Turks and Caicos horizon in a guest room, adding that calm coastal-meets-contemporary feel. In a city loft, a bold skyline print becomes the perfect centerpiece, modern, architectural, and effortlessly sophisticated.

Because Tommy’s compositions are crisp and his palette both vibrant and restrained, they pair beautifully with the kind of textured, natural pieces we love, handmade ceramics, woven baskets, warm woods. His photography doesn’t compete with a room; it elevates it.

Why it matters

Choosing art is about more than decoration, it’s about feeling and memory. Tommy Kwak’s photographs capture familiar places, beach, tower, city, and present them with a quiet sense of clarity and design. In homes that seek modern elegance, his photography becomes the piece that ties everything together.

At Clic, we’re proud to be among the select U.S. retailers to carry his fine-art photography. For those drawn to gradient photography prints, Miami lifeguard towers photos, Turks and Caicos beach photography, Miami beach photography, and NYC skyline photography prints, Tommy offers a body of work that resonates with color, balance, and simplicity.

Visit us in store or explore his collection online. Let Tommy Kwak’s work bring the calm, bright energy of the coast, or the architectural rhythm of New York, into your home through photography that feels personal, refined, and timeless.