BIOGRAPHY
Be a mountain or lean on one. —
In this modern world of art, an eccentric personality is met with classic and contemporary elements with Kenyatta Crisp. As an artist, he began his study of fine art and photography back in 2012. The Cleveland, OH native is currently a mix-media artist and the owner of Crisp Photography Ltd -- with all curations under "28karatblack." Crisp's range in photography consists of portraiture, film, contemporary and fine art elements -- both personal and conceptual. His work reflects Black/African American art culture but also holds an ominous unique approach to silhouettes. With some references to blank faces and void like emptiness, these silhouettes hold a representation of black joy and happiness in the likeness of darkness and despair.
like Gordon Parks, Ming Smith, and Kara Walker have held a great influence on his style of portraiture and attention to detail behind the lens. He values classic tradition through the lens of representation. As an experienced collaborator, he seeks to expand talent by working with individuals across the region, who help shape the landscape of his mission. It is his continued hope to leave a legacy of the same impact in future projects.
Self Portrait by: Rae O'Neal
ACHIEVEMENTS
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
Cleveland Print Room
Spaces CLE
Empress Editions
Johalla Projects Art Curatorial Collective
Rae O'Neal (Photographer)
Tara Fay (Curator)
Malik Armand (stylist)
SWOB (Shootingwithoutbullets)
UPLYFF organization
K.N.O.W.L.E.D.G.E Youth Organization
Cleveland Arts Events
Harvey Rice wraparound School
Facet AI
Vivid Vizionaires (Photographer)
Literacy In The H.O.O.D
RESIDENCIES / EXHIBITIONS
Risograph Artist Book Residency/Empress Editions 2020 (Awarded artist) 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
The Cleveland Print Room's National Juried Exhibition, THE PEER SHOW 2021 Cleveland Ohio
The I.C.A.R.Y Project / Impactful Changes for At Risk Youth 2021 Cleveland OH (Non Profit)
Spaces CLE/ The Urgent Art Fund 2021 Cleveland OH (Grant Award)
Our Youth Deserve Their Roses Artist Exhibition 2021 / Cleveland Print Room
Our Youth Deserve Their Roses Artist Exhibition Extended viewing 2022 / Current Gallery
The Holy Art Gallery Virtual Showroom 2022 / Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2DA
Fashion Talks Fashion Show 2022 / Media Team
Deep Roots Experience presents “A Renaissance is Now" Exhibition 2022