About

Luke is a documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Kansas whose work plays on the interludes between the human condition and our relationships with the conditions which inform our realities; religion, politics, culture, environment.

Utilizing art with facts, Luke's goal is to create impactful and beneficial storytelling through exploration and education in a way that's visually engaging.

Luke has multiple works in the permanent collection of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art as well as commissioned works hanging in the Staley School of Leadership Studies, Morris Family Multicultural Student Center, and a permanent 12'x35' photographic ceiling mural installation in Hale Library on Kansas State University Campus.

Luke currently serves on the City of Manhattan Arts and Humanities Advisory Board.

Our world is an interesting reality, so I photograph it. 

Current Exhibitions & Events:

April 07, 2022: Artist Talk- The Volland Store Gallery, "In (and Out of) Place,"  Group Show, Kansas  

April 09, 2022: The Volland Store Gallery, "In (and Out of) Place,"  Group Show, Kansas  

March 18, 2022: Kansas State University Hale Library, "2 Americas,"  Group Permanent Mural Installation, Kansas  

The mural is a collection of work from photographers Luke Townsend and 400 North Creative-Doug Barrett which amplifies the Manhattan area voices and those enrolled at Kansas State University during the protests of civil unrest in 2020. This mural is a modern-day response to the 1980 “We Are the Dream” mural that was painted in the Libraries’ original Minorities Resource Center.

The mural will act as a large visual catalyst to further the Dow Center’s vision: To advance a deep and meaningful understanding of multiculturalism and diversity to create mutual awareness, respect, and open a pathway for dialog.

Contact

785.341.4161
luke@luketownsendphoto.com

Luke is represented by ZUMA Press and is available for assignments and image licensing.