Lewis Derogene (b. 1997), artistically known as PhenomenaLewis, is based in Connecticut, USA. Her artistic journey was influenced by her upbringing in a family filled with creatives, where her mother was a fashion designer in Haiti, and her aunts and uncles pursued careers in music, painting, and sculpture. From a young age, she had interests in the arts, which she pursued and embraced.

 

Lewis holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from the School of Visual Arts, which she earned in 2019. Currently, she is enrolled at the Academy of Art University, where she is working towards a Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Art Direction. This advanced degree represents a significant qualification and unique opportunity for Lewis to combine her art and storytelling.

 

Lewis's work explores themes of identity, the power of storytelling, and the beauty in the imperfection. 

 

Lewis works with various mediums, including photography, 3D modeling, sculpture, installation art, painting, and drawing.

She draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, such as Rembrandt, known for his mastery of chiaroscuro, Aida Muluneh, whose simplistic yet bold photo manipulations resonate with Lewis, and Muholi Zanele, acclaimed for their powerful self-portrait photography.

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Follow her social media @PhenomenaLewis.

To support Phenomena's art practice, please visit her funding page or purchase a limited-edition photographic print to your collections from her online art store.