Articles & Interviews

Photo Credit: Frans Lanting
Photo Credit: Frans Lanting
"Brad Lewis talks about the volcano as if it is a relative. The volcano in question is officially known as Kilauea, but commonly referred to as Pele, the fire goddess of Hawaiian mythology believed to reside at Kilauea. Pele has personality and history. She has moods, and Brad has experienced many of them. He has lived on Pele's flanks for more than two decades and has seen the lava come down, destroying communities as well as creating new land.

Brad has documented the longest continuous volcanic eruption of our time with commitment, sensitivity, and style. He is in the precious position to be a witness to a historic event that has significance far beyond the shores of the Big Island where it occurs. Some of us are fortunate enough to gain a few impressions of the raw power of this volcano. Pele, after all, does have a public face which has been seen by many during episodes when lava flows into the ocean. But Brad completes the portrayal of Pele's complex personality in a way that few people could. His coverage shows what commitment to place combined with artistry can do to bring a landscape alive for all of us, with respect and awe."

- Frans Lanting

Articles about Brad Lewis and his volcano photography have been printed in magazines worldwide. Here are just a few: