Originally from Munich and based in London since the vibrant 1980s, Alex Forsey is a visual storyteller with over two decades of experience. Working across documentary film and photography, his practice explores themes of identity, ego, and the human desire to shape and present the self.
Drawn to both the ordinary and the offbeat, Alex examines how individuals curate their presence within the social landscape—what we choose to show, what we conceal, and what slips through in-between. His work captures quiet nuances of character and place, often focusing on the tension between public image and private reality. His landscape photography extends this inquiry, reflecting on identity as it plays out in broader cultural and environmental contexts.
At the heart of his work is a deep curiosity—an ongoing attempt to look closer, to notice more. Through his lens, the everyday becomes strange, beautiful, and revealing.
Artrist Statement
As a social documentary and landscape photographer, my work explores the complex interplay between identity and ego—capturing both the human experience and the environments that shape and reflect it. Through the lens, I examine the stories that define us, individually and collectively, and how our surroundings mirror the internal landscapes of selfhood.
In my documentary work, I am guided by a deep curiosity about the human condition. I aim to portray the quiet nuances of everyday life, revealing the often unseen or overlooked dimensions of our shared society. Each image offers a window into personal and communal narratives—testaments to resilience, diversity, and the complexity of identity. These portraits invite reflection, empathy, and connection.
In parallel, my landscape photography serves as a meditation on ego and its relationship with the natural world. I am drawn to environments that evoke introspection and reverence—spaces where solitude, stillness, and scale confront the viewer with something elemental. These images speak to our intrinsic connection with nature, and the fragile balance we inhabit within it.
Across both realms, my practice is rooted in authenticity and emotional resonance. My aim is not simply to document, but to foster dialogue—between viewer and subject, self and world. Through this, I hope to inspire reflection, challenge assumptions, and contribute to a more empathetic, conscious engagement with the world around us.