C/O Berlin presents 'Under the Sun' von Sam Youkilis – A Relaxing Glimpse into the Beauty of the Everyday
Sam Youkilis (*1993) captures the longing of travel and the beauty of the everyday with attention to detail and vibrant colors. As a photographer and filmmaker, the New Yorker documents his daily observations – from a morning view from the window to seemingly trivial moments that he captures with his iPhone: the freshly served espresso, colorful market stalls, fishing boats, or tender human gestures.
In addition to his work in commercial fashion photography, Youkilis has developed his own visual language and method. He uses his travels to capture recurring scenes at tourist destinations in atmospheric short videos. On Instagram, he shares his visual notes, which move between street, travel, food, and documentary photography. While social media often spreads clichés and holiday idylls, Youkilis takes it a step further by documenting local traditions and crafts. His images merge amateur logic with the professionalism of an artist who perfects the allure of the image. His works are poetic, universal representations of human experiences.
In 'Under the Sun,' Youkilis' visual archive of iPhone videos is presented in an immersive exhibition space. This is his first institutional solo exhibition worldwide. A publication will accompany the exhibition.
Sam Youkilis (*1993, New York) studied at Bard College, among others with Stephen Shore, An-My Lê, and others. He grew up in New York City and discovered photography in high school, with his friends as his first subjects. Over time, his focus shifted to capturing the everyday: processes, activities, people, and local customs wherever he is. Youkilis has worked for The New Yorker, The New York Times, ZEIT, Vogue, and renowned fashion labels such as Prada, Vivienne Westwood, Jacquemus, and many more. The artist has over 700,000 followers on Instagram. Youkilis' first monograph, Somewhere 2017–2023, was published in November 2023 by Loose Joints. He divides his time between Italy and Mexico.
'Under the Sun' by Sam Youkilis
Feb 1 – May 7, 2025
C/O BERLIN Amerika Haus, Hardenbergstraße 22–24, 10623 Berlin
https://co-berlin.org
CREDITS
Artist April 15, 2022, 6:17 AM © Sam Youkilis
Location C/O BERLIN
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