Phillip Loken Studio

Currently based in Mebane, North Carolina, Phillip Loken was born in Texas and has lived in various cities and towns across North Carolina since the age of four. His photography is intimately tied to his lived experiences as a Black man in the American South. He wants to capture the rich history and vibrant cultural expressions that influence his subjects· lives.
Loken is one of the recipients of The Archive of Documentary Arts at Duke University's 2024 Collection Awards and his work has been exhibited nationally. As a professional photographer, Loken has worked with a variety of organizations and companies, including the City of Raleigh, CreativeMornings, the North Carolina Museum of Art, NoirBnb, Special Olympics North Carolina, and Woodforest National Bank.