Liz Calvi b.1990
After studying at Pratt Institute, Liz received her BFA from the University of Hartford in 2012. She utilizes photography to explore her interpersonal relationships and ask questions about sexuality and the idea of gender identity. Drawing from dreams and memories, she creates tableaus of her family and friends conveying their shared intimate experiences.
Her photography has been exhibited widely and is in several public & private collections. Liz received the Onward Compé photography award curated by Elinor Carucci in 2015. She has given lectures and artist talks at the University of Connecticut, The Connecticut Women’s Historical Society and the Onward Compé photo festival. Her work has been featured on PDN, CNN, Huffington Post, and Der Greif among others.
Liz also does editorial and advertising work. Clients include: American Express, AARP, Hartford Business Journal, and the Connecticut House of Democrats to name a few.