A London based photographer/ director and set designer with Eelam Tamil ethnicity creating work capturing culture and community.

Mathushaa Sagthidas is a first generation British freelance photographer, stylist, set designer and art director (studied at Camberwell College of Arts, UAL) with interest in fine art and contemporary fashion. Mathushaa’s work often examines her identity - Tamil Eelam ethnicity and British nationality, which is reflected through traditions, history and culture.

Through her skills within photography, creative direction and set design, Mathushaa has worked with various commerical clients, however beyond her professionalism, she unfold important narratives that inspire progressive change within the south Asian community to elevate stories of lived experiences and culture that draw the viewer into a world of emotions, memories and reflection. 

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Identity, authenticity and representation are important to her because of her parents’ upbringing and experiences during the Sri Lankan civil war, which took place from 1983 until now. The history of the war, their own personal suffering and experience led Mathushaa to learn and embrace her ethnic culture, traditions and heritage more and more. ​

Her photography and set design work spans a range of brands including Amazon, Wolf & Badger, Fashion United, MullenLowe, GUAP, Adidas, Aterlier100 and Royal Court Theatre; publications such as Creative Lives, Glass Magazine, The Photographer's Gallery, gal-dem, Hypebae​, Fashion Minority Report, THIIIRD Magazine, Hypebeast, Dishoom, It's Nice That, The British Library and Graduate Fashion Week and exhibitions such as Tate Britain, PhotoFusion, BBH London, Lake Gallery, Camberwell Space Gallery, Rankin x Maryland Studio, Royal Greenwich Museums including billboards across the UK and a solo show with Bow Arts. See more here!

See more of Mathushaa’s work on her Instagram @mathuxphotos

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For commissions and inquiries, please email:

mathushaa@hotmail.co.uk

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EQ Available

- Canon 5D Mark IV, 24-105mm lens and 18-55mm lens

- Hensel Porty Premium AS 1200 pack

- 2 x Hensel flash heads/ standard reflector disheswith modelling lamps & cables

- Sony HDR-CX405 HD Handycam

- Tethering, Laptop and Editing software

- Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Film Camera

- Godox TT600

- Neewer Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel x 2

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PRINTED PUBLICATIONS AND ONLINE ARTICLES

Featured on The Photographer's Gallery, Creative Lives, Glass Magazine, Bloomsbury, gal-dem, Campaign Magazine, It's Nice That, London Design Festival, Hypebae​, Hypebeast, Dishoom, Fashion Minority Report, THIIIRD Magazine, Graduate Fashion Week, Shado Magazine, Homegrown Voices, Fashion United, BeBadass.in, Shutterhub: Everyday Delight, Sludge Magazine, Fuse Manchester, MyLondon News, Fashion Scout, House Beautiful, The Photography Foundation, Take More Photos, Asian Woman Festival, SevenSix Agency, South Asian Heritage Month, Creative Mentor Network, Glass Magazine, BrownGirlMagazine, Burnt Roti Magazine, Yellow Zine,

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AWARDS

Forbes 30 under 30 - Europe's Arts and Culture List 2024

The British Journal of Photography Vol 6 - Portrait of Britian 2023

D&AD New Blood Portfolio Winner 2023

D&AD New Blood Portfolio Winner 2022

Shortlisted for Penguin Student Design Awards - collaboration with Tasia Graham (2021)

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