Artist Talk — Kristen Joy Emack
Episode Summary
Kristen Joy Emack captures the visual presence of vulnerability and the transformative experience of love through deeply personal portraits. Her forthcoming monograph, Cousins, will be published by L’Artiere this May.
In this conversation, Kristen discusses, among other things:
The power of observation
Speaking through photos
Commanding the frame
Leaning towards iconography
Intentionality
A circular gaze
Reciprocity in relationship with subjects
Import of residencies and support of the Guggenheim
Performative girl power
The evolution of a series and the birthing of a book
Artist Resources/Inspiration
A. V. Rockwell — Alicia Keys “The Gospel”