NATIVE TO THIS LAND
NATIVE TO THIS LAND is an intimate
portrait series by MISTER LYNCH
that honors the living legacy of
Native culture, its people, and the regalia
they wear. Photographed in site-specific studios
at Pow Wows across the United States,
this ongoing body of work captures
the rich traditions, individuality, and pride of
Indigenous communities through
striking, dignified portraiture.
The most historic chapter to
date documents the first Lenape
Pow Wow held the island of Manhatta
(the original Lenape Name for the land- which
we now know as Manhattan)
in over 300 years. Granted exclusive
access to this powerful moment,
Lynch created a private portrait studio
inside the Park Avenue Armory, capturing
the return of the land’s original stewards.
Each portrait in this series is
both a contemporary collaboration
and timeless document, preserving identity,
resilience, and cultural pride for future
generations to see and honor.