Vaudevillian, remarkable & absurd, Luke Stephenson's photography is borne of fascination, curiosity and the skittish compulsion to reveal the eccentric side of British culture.
Seeking out pockets of mild peculiarity, he brings a genuine enthusiasm to his subjects and, rather than attacking norms and preconceptions, allows genteel humour to rise to the fore.
Often deadpan in his execution, Luke observes the British fondness for folklore and pastimes whilst exploring his role as artist, comedian and entertainer by documenting the theatre and spectacle of life.
Born in Darlington in the North East of England, Luke studied photography at the Blackpool and Fylde College. He has since won the Jerwood Photography Award and the prestigious photography prize at the Festival International de Mode et de Photographie in Hyères with his series Spectacle Wearing Folk.
His work has been published in numerous magazines, including Portfolio, Dazed & Confused, Vice Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Wallpaper, Kilimanjaro and Foam.
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