By turning the lens on herself, Kennedy Toomey’s thesis collection investigates the complexities of non-sequential healing and how it has fostered growth in her marriage. Inspired by romanticism and neoclassical art, Toomey’s work challenges the male gaze as she documents the rebirth of herself and her partner. Her imagery speaks to learning how to live presently with the support of her husband through the combination of photography, video, embroidery, and poetry.
Kennedy Toomey currently serves as the Social Media Manager for PCA&D’s student run gallery, CORE Gallery. In 2021, Toomey completed an internship with Roy Cox Studios in Baltimore, MD and since has accepted a freelancing position as a video editor for Sweetish Candy in Lancaster. Her work has been exhibited at The Ware Center for Visual and Performing Arts at Millersville University as well as curio. Gallery & Creative Supply in Lancaster.
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA - B.F.A. SEPTEMBER 2018 - MAY 2022 Major: Photography & Video Minor: Art History & Visual Culture
Dean's List Recipient
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia PA AUGUST 2017 - DECEMBER 2017 Major: Graphic Design
Dean’s List Recipient
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022
GIRL (FEMINA exhibition), The Ware Center for Visual & Performing Arts at Millersville University, Lancaster PA
Headspace, Curio Gallery & Creative Supply, Lancaster PA
Walking on Eggshells, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
2021
To Be Determined, Photography Department Show at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Phantasmagoria Resurrected, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Show & Tell, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Kaleidoscope, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Sugar & Spice, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Eyes Wide Open, Photography Department Show at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
2020
Per Aspera Ad Astra, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Phantasmagoria, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Reawakening, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster PA
Every One of Us, Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Virtual Exhibition
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020
Mother Nature’s Womb, CORE Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Virtual Instagram Takeover Exhibition
CULTURAL EXCHANGE 2020-2022
Participated in the ZAYED/PCA&D Photography Exchange, Virtual 2019
Participated in the KICU/PCA&D Photography Exchange, Virtual