Kimberly Snyder
My images are constructed using my own photography, found photographs, collage and thread; mostly mixing the past with the present day to weave themes together. It is the process of making art that I enjoy so much and which grounds me. The process of transforming and combining hand made collages that I have made into large digital works is what I refer to as digillage, a medium that I’m working with increasingly.
I have a Master’s degree in Photography from California Institute of Arts (2019), and am an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS). I have a PGCE qualification with 15 years secondary school Music teaching experience; and have led online workshops.
I’m inspired by… art, culture, vintage, history, music, fashion, food.. cities like New York and Tokyo.. I’m currently reading… Waging Heavy Peace – Neil Young autobiography
I’m currently listening to… A mix CD that my husband made for our new baby — super classic 70s & 80s hits – consisting of Bowie, Queen, Toto, Bill Withers, Quit Riot, Sly & The Family Stone..Keeps everyone happy while driving!My favourite place in the world… New York – I absolutely love that town. Any excuse to get on a plane and go there (Tokyo is a very close second).
I would like to travel… more! There are so many places that I would love to get to and experience.
My travel essentials are… phone, camera (thank God for the iPhone) and a pair of cowboy boots – made for walking.One thing I would like to do but haven’t got around to do alot is baking . Learn to bake well
The highlights over the past 12 months have been… Being invited to Stevie Nicks photographic exhibition in NYC – a whirlwind trip for a super cool event!
Working with photographer Hugh Holland who shot the Californian Skate scene in the 70s and hosting his exhibition earlier this year.
Working with all of my rock photographers, they are all so inspiring and have experienced so many great moments in music history..
The latest project I’m working on… We have just launched a retrospective exhibition and book by Australian photographer Philip Morris called “It’s A Long Way: From Acca Dacca to Zappa 1969-1979”.
It documents the Australian music scene and our international visitors in the 70s. It’s running until December 5th – so come and check it out!
Exhibitions:
I also regularly exhibit locally as part of Open Studios
London Lighthouse Gallery spring exhibition, May 2024 (selected) ‘three Nereides’
Glaagow Gallery of Photography, July 2023
Three Hares Gallery, Olney, July 2023
Rothwell Arts Heritage, February – July 2023
Yarrow Gallery, Oundle. September 2022. Group exhibition
London Lighthouse Gallery spring exhibition, May 2022 (selected) ‘Crowds at the Cobb’ & ‘Crowds at Bouley Bay’
Wolfson College/ PhotoOxford: Women in Photography. Autumn 2021.
Solo exhibition Not many people here yet and other works
Tates Lates display, Tate Modern #EveryDayDoraMaar
UNIQLO, January 2020 (selected) ‘Poster’
Souce Magazine online, September 2019. Hub
Landings, August 2019. MA online group exhibition. Hub
Derngate Theatre, Northampton 6-7 July 2019, solo show Hub
Charles Rennie Macintosh House, 78 Derngate, Northampton,
1-8 July 2019. Pop up solo exhibition Hub
Landings, August 2018. MA online group exhibition Terry’s world
Collections & Awards
‘Dusk’ & ‘Daybreak’ selected for Photosynthesis Magazine: Origins, June 2023
WSG online publication, June 2022
Recipient of a-n bursaries 2022: Time Space Money (animation course through UAL)
‘Crowds at Bouley Bay’ & ‘Crowds at The Cobb’ from Not many people here yet selected for Photograd Zine, February 2022
Topple & After the storm selected for RevoltReviveRekindle (NNContemporaryArt) online exhibition & publication 2021
Crowds at Bouley Bay, 2020 included in UNITED newspaper publication by Work Show Grow, January 2021
Face coverings of the non – surgical kind. 2021. Hand made/stitched zine. Copies held in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Romania.