Zoe Ghertner named Artist in Residence for 2020-21
Hermes, SS 2015 Photo: Zoe Ghertner
The annual SVA MPS Fashion Photography Artist in Residence position names an individual fashion photographer or director, whose work contributes to the ongoing definition of the genre, and provides a framework for involvement with the graduate students. The work of the Artist in Residence represents creativity, innovation and dedication to the evolving genre of fashion imagery. The recipient of the Artist in Residence award will work with the students throughout the school year as well as presenting a public lecture on his or her work. Previous Artists in Residence include Charlie Engman, Brianna Capozzi, Jamie Hawkesworth, Erik Madigan Heck and Gordon Von Steiner.
Zoe at home, courtesy the photographer
This year MPS Fashion Photography is proud to name photographer Zoe Ghertner Artist in Residence for 2020-21. Zoe will be working with the Fall 2020 class in a variety of ways to share her experiences and expertise, as well as work with students in development of their photographic projects and thesis work. Zoe joined the class initially via Zoom for an In Conversation this week with Program Director, Barry Sutton, and will be involved in a number of online initiatives including “Ask Zoe,” a private chat room where students can post questions, and work for her critique throughout the year.
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Via Art Partner: Los Angeles based photographer, and New York native Zoë Ghertner is known for her naturalistic style of photography and strong portrayal of women.
Having started her career shooting still life before moving into fashion photography, Zoë has cultivated a distinctive voice shooting editorial stories for publications including M Le Monde, Self Service, i-D, The Gentlewoman, W Magazine, and American Vogue collaborating with stylists including Marie Chaix, Camilla Nickerson, Francesca Burns, Grace Coddington, and Suzanne Koller.
Her illustrious clients have included the likes of Celine, Chanel, The Row, Sonia Rykiel, Hermès, Tiffany & Co, Nordstrom, Proenza Schouler, and Gucci.
Ghertner has held exhibitions in several galleries, including at the former Thomas Duncan Gallery in Los Angeles, as well as the Koenig & Clinton gallery in New York.
