Thomas Watkins

My abstract photography is created by blending the external effects of time with the internal stories of the human psyche. At times using graphic design like styles with pop art like colors, my artworks each have a unique narrative derived from psychological concepts, past experiences and my imagination.

My influences are the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Aaron Siskind, and Minor White to name a few.

Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Art Education through Ottawa University in 2009.

"Phoenix On Film", Phoenix Film Revival March 2020. - Group exhibition - I had three toned silver prints in the exhibit which was a month long show depicting scenes of downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

"Natural Adaptations," Photomark, 2009 - Solo exhibition - Featuring a series of abstract black and white silver prints, this exhibition examined the unique abstract patterns created by tree roots in their pursuit of water, captured through the lens of macro photography.

Awards:

November 2019 - Artwork "Zion's Depths" chosen to be featured in Saatchi Art's "Flora and Fauna" Collection

March 2018 - Received First Place Award of Excellence for the "Seasons" exhibition at the J. Mane Gallery 

July 2018 - Received Second Place Award of Excellence for the "H2O" exhibition at the J. Mane Gallery