Kevin Dao was born in Van Buren, Arkansas in December of 1984. He always had an eye for the unusual and unique. At a young age he would take snapshots of his mother, but never pursued photography seriously until he took a college course in photography where he realized life through the lens of a camera. This realization and fascination with still images inspired him to pursue photography as a creative outlet. He took his creativity and passion to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Photography in 2009. His photography uses metaphors and symbolism to create interpretive stories about people, places, and things. He often uses dramatic lighting and monochromatic colors to create mysterious, sometimes surreal imagery that invites a sense of contemplation. His informal, contemporary style is well suited to the fine art world as well as the editorial and fashion markets.
After graduation Kevin took his most valuable possessions, hopped in his best friend’s car, and drove to New York City to live the dream that most people only talk about. He has since had several exhibitions including work shown at Space Womb Gallery in Long Island City and The Hotel Chelsea. He has also been published in noted New York fashion and art photographer Andrea Blanch’s online publication, Musée Magazine No. 2 The Fear Issue. He currently works in an art gallery in TriBeCa while pursuing his photography and keeping the dream alive.
