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Kimberly Poppe

Hometown: Boston, MA

Based in: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Originally from Boston, USA, Kimberly Poppe works internationally from her base in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Poppe’s photographic practice is led by a deeply contemplative approach to experiencing and seeing the world. Her highly refined compositions are created through a process of visual openness and joy along with an instinctive attraction to colour, texture, light and coincidence.

As an artist, Poppe is motivated to show the extraordinary in the ordinary, an approach that is influenced by her two decades’ study of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Her consideration of perception, compassion and the mind, from spiritual and scientific perspectives, marries with her photographic method. The camera stays with her as she travels, recording what she encounters, pausing to reflect the detail of her experiences and transmit that moment of seeing to the viewer.

Poppe’s images can be found in private collections around the world. Current and recent projects include Everyday Delight, a series of incisive photographs of punchy colour field compositions and sensual surfaces, exhibited at the Free Space Project in London and featured in The Guardian UK; and a large-scale commission for Brittany Ferries.

Poppe has a diverse education in the arts including photography, writing, ceramics, interior architecture, as well as art history and curation. She also works as an independent art advisor, curator and designer.

 



Kimberly Poppe In The Studio

“Seeing is a neglected enterprise”— Saul Leiter

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More About Kimberly Poppe

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Saul Leiter, Helen Frankenthaler, Vivian Maier, Claude Monet, Mark Rothko

Question IconWhat is the most important tool when creating your work?

Being present.

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

To the ocean.


Collections Featuring Kimberly Poppe

3 Collections

Emerging American Photographers

Emerging American Photographers

13 Artists, 37 Products

Last updated: April 28, 2022

Artworks to Uplift Your Work-From-Home Experience

Artworks to Uplift Your Work-From-Home Experience

33 Artists, 36 Products

Last updated: November 12, 2021

Holiday Gifting 2021: Art Under $2,500

Holiday Gifting 2021: Art Under $2,500

37 Artists, 52 Products

Last updated: October 28, 2021


Articles Featuring Kimberly Poppe

1 Article


Credentials

Education

Parson's School of Design

United States of America, 2021

Wesleyan University

United States of America, 1996

Exhibitions

Color

United States of America, 2021

Postcards from Great Britain

Netherlands, 2020

Everyday Delight

United Kingdom, 2019

Eventides

Netherlands, 2017

Playing with the View

France, 2015

Seascapes

Australia, 2015

Contemplative Works

United States of America, 2014

Contemplative Photographers

France, 2014