Keisha Scarville (born 1975) is an American photographer, living in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2]
Keisha Scarville | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Education | Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | photographer |
| Notable work | Mama's Clothes |
Early life
Scarville was born in Kings, New York[1] to Guyanese parents who had emigrated to New York in the 1960s.[3]She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology.[4]
Work
In the series Mama's Clothes, Scarville creates portraits using her dead mother's clothing,[5] exploring "landscapes and her body to investigate questions of belonging and the impact it has had on her identity."[6] Portraits of her father make up her series Passport (2012–16), black and white passport sized photographs "adorned and reconfigured in myriad ways."[7][2]
Collections
Scarville's work is held in the following permanent collections:
- Smithsonian American Art Museum[1]
- Florida State University Museum of Art[8]
- Light Work Collection[9]