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Stories Told Through Art and Lens

Eremia, 2025 self-portrait photograph

Shift

The Lady and The Chair by Lewis Derogene also known as PhenomenaLewis made in 2022 during her residency in France with Chateau Orquevaux. A self-portrait visual narrative about carrying your burdens around until you find a place to lay it to rest.

The Lady and The Chair

2025 Photographs

2024 Photographs

2023 Photographs

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2022 Photographs

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2021 Photographs

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2020 Photographs

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Inner Dialogue

Digital Photography
Models: Billy Hawk and Lewis Derogene (PhenomenaLewis)
Photographed in November 2022, published in October 2023
22.5in X 17.6in

"A Gift of Friendship” by Billy Hawk and Lewis Derogene also known as PhenomenaLewis.

This photograph, created during our November 2022 art residency at Chateau Orquevaux in France, is another beautiful result of the collaboration between myself and Billy Hawk. It captures a heartfelt and poignant moment shared just before Billy's left to head back to the United States.
As we prepared for his departure, we decided to create together what was a fun and beautiful moment. We transformed my studio, placing a chair on top of a table and adorning that same table with a still life arrangement. The collaboration was a fusion of pure fun, silliness, and a tapestry of unforgettable memories. Every minute spent on this project was a treasure.
In this specific photograph, captured through the lens of Billy's camera, a striking pose emerged. Billy sits gracefully on the chair on top of the table, exuding a calm and noble presence, while I, in a relaxed posture, face him. My elbow rested comfortably on a pillow with a book in hand. My other hand gently offers a pomegranate to Billy. His hand drapes casually over the pomegranate, as if ready to accept this gift, an expression of subtle grandeur on his face.
This frame encapsulates a profound connection, a shared moment of friendship, and the exchange of emotion and empathy. As you look at this photograph, I invite you to explore the emotions it evokes. The play of light and mood conveys a myriad of feelings, a sense of the sublime captured in a single moment.
Among the many photographs created that day, this one stands out as a cherished favorite, a memory I hold dear. This project, akin to a memoir, is a treasure I will always cherish.

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