Lukene Sotomayor

Lukene Sotomayor is a Mexican, Tofino-based photographer and visual artist. With her background in Anthropology and Film combined with her love for nature and art, she finds ways to use this combination of disciplines to explore important topics such as migration and climate change. Her drive to travel the world and find a "home-away from home" keeps her aware of who she is, her privileges and disadvantages, and motivates her to elevate the voice of others.

Image description: A portrait of Lukene from the waist up in front of green trees and bushes. Lukene is wearing a teal knit sweater with white and purple designs and white earrings. She has long, curly brown hair worn loose and is smiling into the camera.

Photo credit: Rita Gold