"Ascending Alaska" Gallery Opening & Artist Talk with Evan Lewis | Friday, March 7, 2025, 7 PM

The series Ascending Alaska compiles images captured over the course of four years and seven extended visits to America’s Last Frontier. Alaska is home to some of the most breathtaking and isolated landscapes in the world. The only people who truly grasp the vastness of this great state are those who dare to venture into its untamed wilderness.

What happens when you have a state that’s more than twice the size of Texas with very little infrastructure? Your method of transportation becomes unforgettable.



When planning most trips, I notice that people tend to determine what they’re going to do when they arrive at their destinations, prior to determining how they’re going to get there. It’s easy to ignore the marvel of modern day transportation. Buy the tickets, get on the plane, buckle up. And while the same may be true in Alaska, it’s harder to ignore when the only thing between you and the jagged glaciers below is a thin piece of fabric and a small propeller, driven by a piston engine.

Ascending Alaska celebrates “getting there.” In this collection you’ll find photographs of remote islands, towering glaciers, and mountains illuminated by the midnight sun. But most importantly, you’ll experience methods of transportation that are integral to the adventure, not just a means to an end.

Evan Lewis is a professional photographer currently residing in Sarasota, Florida. Educated at the Ringling College of Art & Design, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in photography in 2020.

Evan’s work is deeply influenced by his fascination with the machine world. His photographs often explore the interplay between transportation, mechanical design, and natural beauty. Some of Evan’s most notable photographic techniques include the use of long exposures, artificial lighting, and multi-layer post-processing methods that harmonize the subject with its environment.

Among the many places Evan travels to for his images, Alaska holds the most significance. Recently, he completed a body of work titled Ascending Alaska, which compiles four years and seven visits to the magnificent state into one comprehensive series. The imagery in this collection captures the emotional connection between humanity and the environment through unique methods of transport such as small airplanes and powerful automobiles.

If you would like to see more of Evan's work, please visit: .

https://www.aerialautomotive.com/

Instagram: @evanlewis.expedition