Matt E Lewis is a West Sussex based photographic artist with a passion for nature, above and below water. As a keen SCUBA diver, he began his photographic journey underwater, depicting the wonders of an alien environment, before his curiosity led to more concept driven land-based work. A wider passion for photography and nature developed from his diving experience and fourteen months travelling, mainly in South East Asia and South America. From these experiences, he has developed an engagement with nature and environmental causes. He explores themes of connection, notably concerning the human relationship to nature, also human nature itself and existential themes.
Lewis has developed his practice through frequently placing himself in front of the camera, although does not consider it self-portraiture. There is often a performative narrative to his work, with keen attention to body language and gesture. The body itself, with complex and nuanced meanings, are also key elements. As someone who practices Buddhist meditation, he carries through a calm, considered approach to his work, and life, mindful of others, whether human or non-human. Lewis is also interested in posthumanism, and ideas of interconnectivity.
