TRENITY THOMAS
Present Memorianew paintings + photography
June 1 – July 15, 2023
Pull Quote
"I am a big lover of cinematography in movies, which drives my creativity and influences the imagery I choose to highlight in my photographs."
Biography
T R E N I T Y T H O M A S | | | biography
[lives & works – New Orleans, LA ::: b. 1999, Westwego, LA]
TRENITY THOMAS is a self-taught photographer who has also experimented with painting and sketching since grade school. As a photographer, he has worked in a myriad of genres including fashion, lifestyle, editorial, conceptual, sports, portraiture, and nightlife photography. As a photographer, Trenity uses his camera to capture the life and composition of still life around him. His photographs have a warmth to them that pulls the viewer into the scene as if they were present - a feature that has become characteristic of his photographic style.
Trenity Thomas has been in various juried exhibitions, most recently, FERRARA SHOWMAN GALLERY's 24th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art and the Louisiana Contemporary juried exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, Louisiana. His photographs have also received international attention when they were chosen for exhibition in photovogue, a prestigious collection of photographs curated by the Photo Editors of Vogue Italia.
Artist Statement
Growing up watching my mom craft and paint ignited my passion for art. Not only was my mom the primary impact for my artistry, my creative peers also contributed to my overall appreciation of art. While working at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, I was constantly surrounded by beautiful paintings, photos, and sculptures as a teen docent and also as a guard. These works deeply influenced me as an artist. In addition, I am a big lover of cinematography in movies, which drives my creativity and influences the imagery I choose to highlight in my photographs.
Curriculum Vitae
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 Present Memoria, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2023 What’s Wrong Cowboy?, Antenna Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2021 Alternatively Free, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2020 01191999, Axiom Gallery, New Orleans, LA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2023 SEEING BLACK: In the Spirit of Black, Ashe Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans, LA
2022 HBO Original Katrina Babies Youth Art Exhibit, Ashe Cultural Center, New Orleans, LA
2022 Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2022 All Music Down Here, New Orleans Photo Alliance and Jazz Fest at Fair Grounds
2021 Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2021 Homesick, The Art Effect at Trolley Barn, Poughkeepsie, NY
2021 Vanguard: Black Women Making Lemonade, The Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston, TX
2021 Fresh and Contemporary: Moving Forward, The Houston Museum of African American Culture, Houston, TX
2021 New Year, New Art, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2020 PhotoNOLA: CURRENTS 2020, The New Orleans Photo Alliance, New Orleans, LA
2020 24th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2020 Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2019 PHOTOVOGUE, Juried Exhibition, Vogue Italia, Rome, Italy
2018 Teen Open Call Exhibition, Contemporary Art Center (CAC), New Orleans, LA
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2023 Juror panel for the 27th Annual No Dead Artists, Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
2023 2nd Place Winner, Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation,
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2022 3rd Place Winner, Louisiana Contemporary, juried exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation,
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
2022 LA Times, portraits of crew members from “Queen Sugar”
2022 The Cut, 12 Stylish People at Essence Festival, Photographer
2022 Photography content captured for Reebok Collective during Buku Music Festival
2022 Promotion photos for Encina, a skin care brand by August Alsina
2021 Featured in OffBeat Magazine, Local Photographer
2021 Artsy, 10 Gen Z Artists around the World Off a Look Inside Their Art Practices
2021 Innovate Grant winner
2020 Curated Conversation with Trenity Thomas, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
2020 Winner, 24th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art,
Ferrara Showman Gallery, New Orleans, LA
