It is a pleasure to welcome photographer Lucas Xu to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.

Lucas will debut in the United States with his innovative photographer exhibit from July 15 to July 29, 2023, at 1350 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. Experimenting with multiple approaches, techniques, software, and artistic practices, Lucas Xu shares his passion for understanding cultures has taken him into communities, where he has immersed himself in their stories and documented their lives. He aims to continue new and ongoing exhibitions with a focus on creating new opportunities for artists while building community awareness. Beginning his photography journey by capturing people on the streets, Lucas developed a distinctive approach to his craft, perceiving the world through his own eyes.

Lucas Xu's work reflects his deep reverence for the world and the people who inhabit it. With every camera click, he captures moments that resonate with the viewer, evoking emotion and inspiring curiosity. Through his lens, he offers a glimpse into humanity's rich and diverse tapestry, inviting us to share in his journey of discovery. For Lucas, photography is not just light and geometry; the photos, to him, sing their melodies. He hopes his expression is clear and precise, yet also with a subtle sense of confusion.

In the latest edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Lucas Xu spoke about when he got into photography and previewed his Venice, California exhibit.