The Land That Made Us One
10 works
James Lewin Our Kingdom For Sale
James Lewin
Our Kingdom, 2023
Silver gelatin print
18 x 28 in Ed of 8 28 x 43.25 in Ed of 8 38 x 59 in Ed of 6 48 x 74.75 in Ed of 6
About this work
In an age dominated by technology and urbanization, where screens often replace landscapes and the natural world feels increasingly remote, Lewin's new series serves as both an artistic and philosophical call to remembrance. It reminds viewers that in parts of Africa, there still exist communities living much as they did centuries ago - entirely attuned to the rhythms of the land, the seasons, and the wild creatures around them. For these individuals, nature is not a backdrop but a shared home. Their survival and spirit are interwoven with the earth itself.The series focuses on the Maasai Tribe, whose ancestral lands encompass some of East Africa's most celebrated wildernesses - from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara. The Maasai's relationship with the environment, defined by reverence and restraint, offered Lewin a natural starting point for this ambitious undertaking. Their way of life - rooted in balance, respect, and coexistence - embodies the central philosophy of the project: that humanity and nature are not opposing forces, but extensions of the same life force.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2023
- Medium
- Silver gelatin print
About James Lewin
James Lewin is a British fine art wildlife photographer based in Kenya. He is entirely self-taught, having first picked up a camera while working with anti-poaching and research units on the front line of conservation. He later left a career in real estate in London to pursue photography full time.
Lewin photographs wild animals exclusively in their natural habitats, often working from customized vehicles or on foot, and getting within close range of his subjects using wide-angle lenses shot from a low vantage point. This approach emphasizes scale and presence, giving his black and white images a monumental, almost sculptural quality. He spends extended periods in remote parts of Africa, following individual animals for weeks at a time in pursuit of compositions that capture a rare moment of intimacy or drama.
His work carries a strong conservation focus, and Lewin has partnered with organizations supporting anti-poaching efforts and habitat protection across Africa, directing a portion of print sales toward these causes. He has received more than 25 international awards for his photography.
Lewin's photographs have raised significant funds for wildlife conservation, contributing to efforts to protect wildlife corridors and endangered species including Africa's remaining "Big Tuskers" and the black rhino.
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