In spring 2015, I ventured to Matavenero, a remote ecovillage high up in the isolated mountainous region of North West Spain. The village was populated in 1989 by an international mix of strong, independently-minded people who wanted to live simply in harmony with nature. During my stay, I immersed in their lifestyle, and getting to know them on a daily basis turned into a genuine co-existence, which allowed me to make a series of intricate portraits of those whom I could call friends.

Kevin Faingnaert lives and works in Gent, Belgium. He has a degree in Sociology and pursued his dream in becoming a photographer afterwards. He considers himself a social documentary photographer, mainly focusing on small groups and communities that are removed from the mainstream.

For more information, please contact Kevin Faingnaert at: kevin.faingnaert@gmail.com or visit: www.kevinfaingnaert.com
Interview with Kevin Faingnaert here