Standing Calico is a creative space founded by Cyril Chan, an American lawyer based in Seoul and a street photographer. For his latest project, he photographed street cats in various neighborhoods over the course of two years. Beginning in the Seochon neighborhood known for its maze of alleys and traditional hanok houses, he encountered numerous street cats and became particularly fond of a friendly calico cat with a talent for standing straight up to receive a treat. Fascinated by the street cats’ different personalities and their ability to survive, he regularly visited and photographed the street cats of Seochon and, eventually, the street cats of other neighborhoods in the city of Seoul. In 2026, a series of his photos were selected by a panel of judges for the Fujifilm Photo Festa in Seoul. He continues to experiment with different styles and compositions, attempting to uniquely capture the charm, mystery, and resilience of street cats.