Film Photographer
The Man behind the Lens-
Kenyatta Crisp began his study in photography in 2012. Currently, he owns Crisp Photography Ltd and is the curator behind 28karatblack, based in Cleveland OH. His range in photography consists of portraiture, glamour, and film photography, both personal and conceptual. As an experienced collaborator, he seeks the opportunity to work with various artists across the region on creative projects. His work often reflects the inner city aesthetic and Black/African American art culture. Artist like Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz have influenced his portraiture elements and his attention to detail. To view some of his work visit http://www.28k.black.
“Photography was my choice of weapons.”
- Gordon Parks
RESIDENCIES / EXHIBITIONS
Risograph Artist Book Residency/Empress Editions 2020 (Grantee) Cleveland OH
Facet AI Photographer Artist Grant 2020 (Awarded) Los Angeles CA (Remote)
Roots Run Deep: A Contemporary Survey of African American Hair Culture Exhibition /Brew House Association 2021 Pittsburgh PA
M.I.A Showcase And New Membership Drive Exhibition @ Cleveland State University 2016 Cleveland OH
PRESS / FEATURED
https://www.clevelandprintroom.com/2021-peer-show
http://brewhousearts.org
https://www.pghcitypaper.com
https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com
https://coolhunting.com
https://www.theurgentartfund.org/anna-tararova
https://www.theurgentartfund.org/kenyatta-crisp
https://www.theurgentartfund.org/kenyatta-crisp
Projects
- Rock Paper Scissors Shoot"Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot," references the age old childhood game with deeper context relating to the harsh realities of many young African Americans. How can one survive despite the odds stacked against him/her? What measures are you willing to take in order to survive? As we are faced with reality, no one ever truly wins in the end.
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Work history
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student photographercleveland state university
- Cleveland, United StatesInternship
During my time as a student, I completed an internship with the marketing department at Cleveland State University. I was a student photographer that captured photographs for the school's website.
Skills
- 35mm Film Photography
- 120 Film
- Dslr Photography
- Adobe
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Portraiture Photography
- Street Photography
- Art Photography
- Curating
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography)cleveland state university
Cleveland, United States