Keep Curious - Ellis Lewis-Dragstra

This month in our gallery: a selection of mixed media art by local artist Ellis Lewis-Dragstra.

Ellis Lewis-Dragstra is a London based self taught mixed media artist whose art explores themes of race/identity, our connection to nature, language, childhood and the human experience, often through afro surrealist visual storytelling. Using a vibrant mix of traditional and digital mediums (acrylic paint, watercolours, oil pastels, photography, pencil and digital illustration) he bridges the gap between "high" and "low" art to create work that feels accessible while not compromising quality or the subject explored. He wants the viewer to read the images, feel the work, while encouraging them to stretch their own creativity, solve meaningful visual puzzles and see something new with every look. From birth Ellis has used art as a personal visual language and lifelong tool for better understanding both the world and the self. His art embraces humour, tragedy and the search for truth, always encouraging the viewer to stay as curious as a child and keep the adult scepticism of any absolutes.

What to expect:
Mixed media