“Framing Kinship” is an evocative photography exhibition that brings domestic intimacy to life through the lenses of two artists, Joseph Bui and Keeley Morgan. This collection will immerse viewers in a visual journey exploring the profound themes of kinship, the concept of home, and the intricate emotions that family elicits. By capturing the significance of everyday moments and the eloquence of routine gestures, these photographers invite you to delve into the seemingly ordinary fragments that profoundly shape our experiences of home and family. At its core, “Framing Kinship” seeks to convey that “home” extends beyond the boundaries of physical space. It represents a sense of belonging, a feeling of rootedness, and a profound connection to the people we hold dear. Within these familial connections, we find the heart of our sanctuary, a place where the complexities and joys of family life intertwine to form our most cherished memories. It is more than just an art display; it is a heartfelt ode to family kinship and the intricate tapestry of familial relations.
Joseph Bui:
Joseph Bui (he/him) is a Houston-based editorial, documentary, and portrait photographer. Identifying as Vietnamese-American, he developed an interest in storytelling on topics of relationships between people, community, identity, culture, and the theme of “home.” As an active listener and observer, he explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of the topics he works with, as well as their relationship to the environment they exist in. His portraiture work is informed by discovering people’s personalities and perspectives, both on an individual level and through the themes that connect them. This has led him to telling the stories of the Queer Community in Waterville, Maine, and most recently his own family in Houston, Texas through his photo book and series, “I Love You. I Miss You. Have A Good Day.”
Website: josephbuiphoto.com
Instagram: @jbui.photo
Keeley Morgan:
Keeley Morgan (she/her) is a Houston-based film and portrait photographer. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin where she developed a practice centered around interpersonal dynamics, the idea of home, and what it means to age. She is a passionate educator and film enthusiast who finds photography a perfect medium with which to embrace the virtues of patience and intentionality. Her work has evolved into several ongoing series and has been shown at The Houston Center for Photography and Visual Arts Center in Austin.
Website: keeleycmorgan.com
Instagram: @keeleycmorgan
Box 13 ArtSpace is happy to have our Upstairs exhibition as a participating space for this year Fotofest.
FotoFest Biennial 2024 central exhibition, Critical Geography, expands upon traditional understandings of geography to include spatial realms that cannot be easily mapped or measured. Through the works of 30 international artists, Critical Geography examines how social, economic, and political forces influence space, place, and people’s lives.
Website:fotofest.org.
