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Rory Lewis to exhibit unseen portraiture work
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New body of work from British portrait specialist Rory Lewis to be unveiled at Wex Photo Video Gallery, London
A new body of work from celebrated British portrait photographer Rory Lewis will be exhibited for the first time this August in London, featuring 24 previously unseen photographs of distinguished actors and high-profile public figures.
Entitled Portraitist, the exhibition will run from Wednesday 1 August to Sunday 30 September 2018 at the Wex Photo Video Gallery in London E1.
Lewis’ vivid and thought-provoking portraits include renowned and respected characters from the world of film and television, such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen, Natalie Dormer, Ciarán Hinds, David Bamber, Clare Foster, William Shatner, Rufus Sewell and more. The exhibition will also feature prominent political figures, such as former Prime Minister David Cameron and members of the Royal Family, including Prince Michael of Kent.
Challenging the established norm when capturing images, Lewis injects moments of impulsiveness and even awkwardness into his imagery. He comments, ‘So much of the portraiture commissioned in the press and print industry is reluctant to take risks, and I try to challenge that safety.’
Portraitist runs from Wednesday 1 August to Sunday 30 September 2018 at the Wex Photo Video Gallery, 37-39 Commercial Road, London E1 1LF.
