Lyle Owerko

Lyle Owerko is a Los Angeles based artist, photographer and filmmaker with a diverse roster of clients that include major brands, corporations and human rights groups. He is known for a keen perception and knowledge of urban movements. Lyle was recognized for his documentation of Sept 11th (featured on the iconic 9/11 cover of TIME Magazine), to his in-depth survey of the history and impact of Boomboxes on popular culture, to his seminal portraits of distinct cultures residing in Africa and Mongolia. He’s seen and experienced disruption both on the global frontier and on the global stage.

Turning a page to a new era with his work, his current projects bridge the borders of both sculpture, photography and technique in a manner that documents the basic human inclination to elevate the universal condition. A recipient of numerous awards, editorial and television profiles, his work is collected and exhibited around the world. Lyle was raised in Calgary, Canada and studied at The Pratt Institute in New York.