Kevin Cook Discusses 'Gone too Soon' with Jordan Tovin on Lenscratch
In a discussion featured on Lenscratch, photographer Jordan Tovin (b. 2004) engages with Kevin Cook, a Philadelphia-based photographer and educator, about Cook's initiative 'Gone too Soon', which tackles the issue of gun violence in the city. Cook, who holds a Master's degree in Photojournalism from the University of Missouri, has experience teaching photography, has participated in the Eddie Adams and Mountain Workshops, and was recognized as a Getty Images Instagram Grant Finalist. His work has been displayed at numerous art book fairs. Over three years, Cook's project captured portraits of survivors, police interactions, and insights from perpetrators, ultimately published as a newspaper aimed at education and advocacy. Inspired by Cook's efforts, Tovin, a BFA graduate in photojournalism from George Washington University, developed his own publication.
Key facts
- Kevin Cook is a documentary photographer and educator based in Philadelphia.
- Cook's project 'Gone too Soon' addresses gun violence in Philadelphia.
- The project includes portraits of survivors, police activity, vigils, and perspectives from perpetrators.
- Cook spent three years photographing the project.
- The work was published as a newspaper to achieve education and advocacy.
- Cook has taught photography at high school and college levels.
- Cook received grants from Art is Essential and The Knight Foundation.
- Jordan Tovin interviewed Cook for Lenscratch's 'Photographers on Photographers' series.
Entities
Artists
- Jordan Tovin
- Kevin Cook
Institutions
- Lenscratch
- University of Missouri
- Eddie Adams Workshops
- Mountain Workshops
- Getty Images
- Art is Essential
- The Knight Foundation
- Multiple Formats Art Book Fair
- Jersey Art Book Fair
- Philly Zine Fest
- 20/20 Photo Festival Book Fair
- Corcoran School of Arts and Design
- George Washington University
Locations
- Philadelphia
- United States