Hot Shots Kelly Shimoda

Artist Statement

I capture images to feed my obsession with the intricacies of human behavior. I am fascinated by the way that humans interact with their environments: how they construct spaces for themselves and others, how they move through those spaces, and how those spaces become reflections of their inhabitants. Through both still and moving images, I examine encounters, moments, and arrangements of objects that reveal patterns in our collective actions, and insight into our collective psychology. I am interested in finding and sharing images that resonate with viewers emotionally, such that they might feel more connected to the world, or gain a deeper level of awareness about themselves and their surroundings. I want to challenge people to slow down, reflect, and hopefully gain some degree of introspection.

Biography

Kelly Shimoda is a documentary and fine-art photographer based in Beacon, NY. Recent appearances include The New York Times, Carrie Haddad Gallery, CITY Magazine, PDN's Photo Annual, Le Monde 2, and La Repubblica delle Donne, among others.

Kelly Shimoda was a Hot Shot in the Spring 2007 competition.