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Ash Kolodner | |
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| Born | 1987 (age 37–38) |
| Education | Brooks Institute of Photography |
| Occupation | Multi-disciplinary artist |
Ash Kolodner is an American multi-disciplinary artist, author, producer, filmmaker, and photographer.
Early life and education
[edit]Kolodner was born in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a BFA in commercial photography from Brooks Institute of Photography and an MFA in photography from Pratt Institute.[1]
Career
[edit]Kolodner is an activist and multidisciplinary artist with works in photography, paintings, installations, sculpture, and film.
They began their career as a model in New York City. Their modeling work appeared in various advertising campaigns, including being featured in Elle,[1][2] and appeared as part of the Viktor Luna's Spring 2016 fashion collection.[3]
Their photographic work was shown in the True Colors 2nd Annual Exhibition.[4]
Between 2011 and 2015, Kolodner developed their photographic series Gayface, traveling across the United States to document the LGBTQ community through intimate diptych portraits—one photograph with eyes closed and another with eyes open, symbolizing identity, realization, self-actualization, and coming out.[5][6] Showing Face (2016), a follow-up to Gayface, was exhibited throughout Philadelphia as part of the Philadelphia Mural Arts program, on subways, bus stops and billboards.[7]
In 2023, Kolodner published their book Gayface, a collection of portraits accompanied by interviews and contributions from Kimberly Peirce, Jordan Roth, and RuPaul.[8][9]
From 2023–2024, Kolodner cinematographed, co-directed, and co-produced several short films including Feijoada (2023), which won multiple awards at the 48 Hour Film Project, including Best Film, Best Writing, Best Editing, and Best Acting Ensemble.[10]
Kolodner was also a visiting artist at The Betsy Writer's Room in Miami[11] and was featured[vague] during the 2014 Celebrate Orgullo festival in Miami, Florida, which celebrates LGBTQ History Month.[12]
Publications
[edit]- Gayface. Lucia|Marquand, 2023. ISBN 978-1646570041. With interviews and contributions from Kimberly Peirce, Jordan Roth, and RuPaul.
Short films
[edit]- Feijoada (2023) – co-director, cinamatographer
- Wutzik (2023) – co-director, cinamatographer
- Shift (2024) – co-director, cinamatographer
- Ell (2024) – co-director, cinamatographer
- Friends in Passing (2024) – co-director
Awards
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- 2023: 48 Hour Film Project Best Film for Feijoada
- 2023: 48 Hour Film Project Best Writing for Feijoada
- 2023: 48 Hour Film Project Best Editing for Feijoada
- 2023: 48 Hour Film Project Best Acting Ensemble for Feijoada[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About". ashkolodner.com. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Meet the New Guard of Wildly Different Cool Girls". Elle. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "Laverne Cox and The Fabulous Cast of Viktor Luna's New Campaign". Out. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "True Colors 2nd Annual Exhibition - Antenna". antenna.works. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ Flores, Jayson (2013-10-10). "'GAYFACE' by Ashley Kolodner - G Philly". Philadelphia. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Ashley Kolodner". Advocate. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
- ^ Kasley, Ryan (2015-07-30). "Youth help 'show face' of LGBT community with new art project". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Photos: This Queer Photographer Wants to See Your 'GayFace'". Advocate. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Karlan, Sarah (2013-05-07). "Look At These "Gay Faces"". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ a b "48 Hour Film Project". 48hourfilm.com. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ "Visiting Writers & Artists – 2014". The Betsy Writer's Room. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "4th Annual Celebrate Orgullo: Showcasing Hispanic LGBT Pride". Hotspots Magazine. 2014-09-24. Retrieved 2025-06-15.