Framing Kinship: Perspectives on Domestic Bonds

March 01 - March 20,2024

From Box 13 Artspace:

"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 (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 (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:  www.keeleycmorgan.com

Instagram @keeleycmorgan

Reception: March 01, 2024 | 6-9 pm

BOX13 Art Space 6700 Harrisburg Blvd.
Houston, TX 77001
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