Bio
Ken Holden is an accomplished fine art photographer and a masterful storyteller through his enchanting children's picture book series, "Maia's Whimsical Adventures." With a foundation in motion picture production, specializing in cinema and still photography, and a minor in literature, Ken's creative spirit knows no bounds. His evocative fine art photographs have graced the halls of museums, captivated readers in publications, and found their way into the hearts of both individuals and corporations. With an impressive portfolio of four children's picture books, including "Hide & Seek with Squirrels," "Maia Counts," "Bubble Trouble," and "Bugs Out!," Ken's narrative prowess resonates with readers of all ages.
Throughout his artistic journey, Ken has curated a rich tapestry of ten profound photographic collections. From the mesmerizing "Liquid Flowers" to the thought-provoking "Abstract Thoughts" and the candid glimpses of "People Around Us," each collection weaves a delicate thread of visual beauty, inviting viewers to explore the intricacies of life, emotion, and human connection. Ken's boundless creativity continues to shape his unique perspective on the world, seamlessly translating into captivating imagery and heartwarming tales that celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. As a true visionary, Ken Holden remains dedicated to capturing life's beauty, one frame and page at a time.
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Exhibits
2023, Artsy, Liquid Flowers, Online Virtual Exhibit, New York City, New York.
2023, Art Now Media, Liquid Flowers, Online Virtual Exhibit, New York City, New York.
2023, Alpharetta Arts Center, B&W Group Exhibit, Alpharetta, Georgia.
2021, Art Now Media, Natural Surroundings, Online Virtual Exhibit, New York City, New York.
2021, 11th Annual Joseph Miller Abstract Photography Online Virtual Exhibit, The Joseph Miller Center for the Photographic Arts, The Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs.
2013, Ken Holden: Photographic Impressionism, Stanford University Art Spaces, Center for Longevity, Stanford, California.
2010, Ken Holden: Photographic Impressionism, Stanford University Art Spaces, Stanford, California.
2010, Abstraction in Photography, The Vermont Photography Workplace, Middlebury, Vermont.
2010, Ken Holden: Visual Interpretations in Photography, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco de Young, San Francisco, California.
2009, Ken Holden: Elusive Impressions, Art Museums of Los Gatos, Los Gatos, California.
2007, Flowers, Group Show, February - March, Rush Creek, Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Projects
2022, Rosefield Village Housing Project, Alameda, California, interior wall art.
2011, BeMUZE, iPhone/iPad photography app release, Apple iTunes App Store, Designs that Explore Our Visual Interpretations.
2011, BeMUZE app, YouTube video demonstration, (previously titled, PAI Creator).
2010, Commission project for private collector, monochrome image panel.
2008, de Young Museum Membership Drive Campaign marketing.
Artist in Residence
2010, Artist in Resident, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco de Young, San Francisco, California.
Publications
2023, Maia’s Whimsical Adventures, Book 4: Bugs Out!, children’s picture book
2023, Maia’s Whimsical Adventures, Book 3: Bubble Trouble, children’s picture book.
2022, Maia’s Whimsical Adventures, Book 2: Maia Counts, children’s picture book.
2022, Maia’s Whimsical Adventures, Book 1: Hide & Seek with Squirrels, children’s picture book.
2013, Installation Magazine, 20 + 20 Photography Issue, Photographic Impressionism and Ken Holden.
2011, Convozine Social Media Magazine, PAI Creator - Patterns from Image Replication.
2010, Convozine Social Media Magazine, Being Here Now: The Photographic Impressionism of Ken Holden.
2007, Camera Arts Magazine, Liquid Flowers, May/June issue, pages 18 - 21.
Lectures
2010, Impressionism: Game Changers & Boundary Breakers, April 29th, de Young/ArtPoint/Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, live public radio broadcast.
2007, Photographer's Interest Group, Palo Alto, California.