California lifestyle

His films dissect the dark underbelly beneath California's glamorous surface, revealing psychological unease lurking in suburban landscapes and entertainment culture.

He captures the sprawling decadence, ambition, and moral complexity of California across decades, from oil fields to Hollywood's film industry.

Though Hong Kong-based, his visual style romanticizes the California aesthetic of neon-lit nights, convertibles, and melancholic beauty that defines the California dream.