Kristin Gambell

KRISTIN V.N. GAMBELL: BIO
BFA Photography - Massachusetts College of Art 1999


Kristin Gambell
BFA Photography - Massachusetts College of Art 1999
Statement

INSPIRATION
I am very inspired by the universe and its different energies. I believe that we are all connected somehow and that the forces of nature are inherently linked to the soul and therefore physical body. It is here that I find peace and am able to harness the energies within me that drive me to create. My work embodies the creation of life in the universe and its constantly evolving matter and energies.

By keeping an open mind and staying tuned in with the world around me, I find ideas and inspiration for new pieces. My artist friends and creative family members are a constant motivation for me to rework and transfigure my art.

PROCESS
Traditionally, photograms are a black and white contact print made using objects found in nature such as leaves. They are made by placing something opaque or translucent on light sensitive material and then exposing it to light. I have taken this process several steps further by creating a collage on glass that replaces a traditional negative in the photo printing process.

Having always been fascinated by the qua...

Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
BFA: Photography

Donations
GLAAD OUTAuction, NY, NY, 2012
GLAAD Media Awards Auction, NY, NY 2010
GLAAD OUTAuction, NY, NY, 2008
The Good Dog Foundation at Barneys, NY, NY, 2007

Awards
2002 American Graphic Design Awards – Photo research for TIME Magazine: Cisco Systems: “The Centennial of the Nobel Prize Advertisement” and National Parks National Parks Service: “America the Beautiful” and "Dinosaurs" Advertorials.

Solo Exhibitions
ARTEXPO, NY, NY 2014
DUMBO Arts Festival, Brooklyn, NY 2014
The New American Art Studio (The NAAS), Harlem, NY, NY 2011
“The Kristin G Show – Making Something Out of Nothing”
Via Dei Mille, “Translucence”, NY, NY, 2010
Etoile, “The KristinG Solo Show”, NY, NY, 2007
Courbritt Art Gallery, NY, NY, 2005

Group Exhibitions
The Wandering Artist Movement, NY, NY 2014
Six Summit Gallery Presents, “30 Spaces Art Exhibition”, NY, NY, 2013
Six Summit Gallery Presents, “30 Rooms Chelsea”, NY, NY 2013
Chashama, Harlem, “The Mom Show”, NY, NY 2013
Dacia Gallery Presents, “Art on Broadway”, NY, NY, 2012
Artists Wanted: Art Takes Times Square, NY, NY, 2012
The New American Art Studio (The NAAS), Group Show, NY, NY, 2011
Windows Gallery, “Colossal Group Show”, NY, NY, 2011
Ceres Gallery, Group Show, NY, NY, 2010
“Convergence” Art Fair, 69th Regiment Armory, NY, NY, 2010
“No Biting” Art Show, 320 Studios, NY, NY, 2010
Windows Gallery, “Group Show”, NY, NY, 2010
Antagonist Art Movement: “Colossus” – New York Art Page, NY, NY, 2010
Visual Arts Center of NJ, 24th Int. Juried Show, Summit, NJ, 2010
Juror: Susan Kismaric, Curator, Department of Photography, MOMA
Slideluck Potshow, NY, NY, 2009
Seed Gallery, NY...