Aleks Soroka: Photographer and Palace Skateboards Collaborator
Aleks Soroka, a lighting director and photographer, is affiliated with Palace Skateboards, a skateboarding brand established in London by Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis in 2009. He characterizes his photography as "surreal" and fulfilling, having begun his journey at the age of 20 despite earlier apprehensions. His mentors include Jet from Central Saint Martins, along with Raph and Lulu from Fashion East. Soroka draws inspiration from figures like Aidan Zamiri, Hiromix, Christopher Doyle, and David Sims. He suggests dining at Lao Siam in Paris and Uoriki in Tokyo, as well as exploring cultural works like Kokuho by Sang-il Lee and J Dilla's The Shining. His advice to Wallpaper* readers is to savor life, eat well, and practice kindness.
Key facts
- Aleks Soroka is a photographer, lighting director, visual merchandiser, and occasional chef.
- He is part of Palace Skateboards' creative universe, a brand founded by Lev Tanju and Gareth Skewis in 2009.
- Soroka fell into photography by accident, starting in lighting and picking up a camera at age 20.
- He credits Jet (photo studio technician at Central Saint Martins) and Raph and Lulu (Fashion East) for early support.
- Aidan Zamiri is described as his mentor.
- Inspirations include Hiromix, Christopher Doyle, Luis Sanchis, David Sims, and Takashi Homma.
- His father's vinyl collection influenced his interest in album covers.
- He is currently working on more personal projects.
Entities
Artists
- Aleks Soroka
- Lev Tanju
- Gareth Skewis
- Jet
- Raph
- Lulu
- Aidan Zamiri
- Hiromix
- Christopher Doyle
- Luis Sanchis
- David Sims
- Takashi Homma
- Sang-il Lee
- Slutty Chef
- J Dilla
- Lafayette Afro Rock Band
Institutions
- Palace Skateboards
- Central Saint Martins
- Fashion East
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Soho
- London
- United Kingdom
- Barcelona
- Spain
- New Malden
- Notting Hill
- Camden
- Liverpool Street
- Victoria Peak
- Hong Kong