EMIN MATHERS

born in 1990 on the Caspian coast of the South Caucasus, currently based in Berlin. He is a conceptual photographer working with experimental photographic processes and monotype-based image making. His practice combines documentary observation with overlaid personal vision, exploring perception, memory, and symbolic moments of Human experience. Through complex printing techniques and spatial presentation, Mathers creates immersive photographic masterpieces that invite viewers to reconsider the depth of reality and the relationship between science, spirituality, and contemporary life.

Driven by a desire to expand perception, Mathers approaches photography as a medium where memory, meditative immersion into the present moment, and imagination intersect. His large-scale works function as visual portals that challenge conventional notions of four dimensions and perception. His ongoing exploration of interconnection of light and imagination seeks to unravel the mysteries of human consciousness, propelling forward the metamodernist movement. The long-term project NØVA III explores the cosmic scale of imagination and its relationship to avant-garde of scientific knowledge in physics and astronomy. Other projects include Oilbow, translating the condition and voice of the Caspian Sea, Roots & Branches sharing senses and feelings of trees and Eye SpectOcularity, an ongoing exploration of soul through communication with the human gaze and sincerity.

Emin Mathers' contributions to the art world extend beyond individual projects, evidenced by his participation in notable exhibitions and acquisitions by various private and museum collections. Mathers’ work has been presented in international exhibitions including Oilbow on Watch to Hear at the KOLGA Tbilisi Photo Festival and NØVA III on ESQ-i NUR by AteshHub at NASIMI Festival. He has participated in NFT New York (2023–2025), reflecting his engagement with ethereal contexts for conceptual photography. Selected works from his project NØVA III are included in the LUNAR CODEX archival mission, a cultural archive scheduled to be delivered in mid 2026 to the south pole of the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis program. He continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary artscape.

Artist Resume 2026