Bridget Conn Discusses Cameraless Photography and Upcoming Exhibition
Bridget Conn, an innovative photographer based in Nashville, Indiana, explores unique alternatives to traditional photography. In a recent conversation on Lenscratch, she highlighted her experimental techniques such as chemigrams, lumen prints, and cyanotypes. Conn’s art addresses societal themes like control and body autonomy, evident in her 2023 series 'Control'. She holds a BFA from Tulane University and an MFA from the University of Georgia. Conn's work has been showcased globally, including exhibitions in Thailand and Spain. Currently, her solo show ‘Now is the Time / The Time is Now’ is ongoing at the 411 Gallery in Columbus, Indiana.
Key facts
- Bridget Conn is a photographic artist specializing in cameraless processes.
- Conn received her BFA from Tulane University and MFA from the University of Georgia.
- She resides in Nashville, Indiana, USA.
- Her series 'Control' began in 2023 and addresses themes of control over women's bodies, trans health, and conservative government policies.
- Conn's work has been exhibited internationally, including in Thailand, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and South Korea.
- She founded The Asheville Darkroom and is now establishing The Experimental Photo Kitchen in Indiana.
- Her solo exhibition 'Now is the Time / The Time is Now' will be held at the 411 Gallery of the Columbus Area Arts Council from September 3 to October 16.
- Conn will teach courses with Ágora and Penumbra Foundation, and participated in the Experimental Photo Festival in Barcelona.
Entities
Artists
- Bridget Conn
- Dawn Roe
- Yoko Ono
- Anna Atkins
- Andrei Tarkovsky
Institutions
- Lenscratch
- Tulane University
- University of Georgia
- Klompching Gallery
- rfotofolio
- Gallery 1/1
- Center for Fine Art Photography
- Griffin Museum of Photography
- Candela Books + Gallery
- The Halide Project
- Sparks Gallery
- Medium Festival of Photography
- Chiang Mai Photography Festival
- Institute of Photographic Studies of Catalonia
- Analog Forever Magazine
- The Hand Magazine
- Exposure Magazine
- Aeonian Magazine
- Focal Plane Journal
- The Asheville Darkroom
- Penland School of Crafts
- Penumbra Foundation
- Experimental Photo Festival
- Society for Photographic Education
- Aurora Photo Center
- Columbus Area Arts Council
- Maine Media Workshops
- Ágora
- Tracey Morgan Gallery
- Rollins College
Locations
- Nashville, Indiana
- USA
- Seattle
- Fort Collins, CO
- Winchester, MA
- Richmond, VA
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Diego
- Chiang Mai
- Thailand
- Catalonia
- Spain
- Italy
- Hungary
- South Korea
- Asheville, North Carolina
- New York City
- Barcelona
- Columbus, Indiana
- Florida
- Winter Park, Florida
- Sault Ste. Marie, MI