Kenyatta Crisp
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Kenyatta Crisp

PhotographerCleveland, United States
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Kenyatta Crisp
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Kenyatta Crisp

PhotographerCleveland, United States
About me
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"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.
  • Kahzar
    Kahzar
  • My Favorite Mood is Black
    My Favorite Mood is Black9/27/2020
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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