Kelly Stohr (b. 1997) is a photographer and writer from the Hudson Valley whose work deals with people, generational womanhood, and travel. Chance encounters are a central element of Kelly’s art practice, whether she is working with strangers or allowing close friends to show her a different side of themselves. Among her largest inspirations are Justine Kurland, Alessandra Sanguinetti, and Nancy Rexroth.

Having made most of her art while juggling her career as a freelance copywriter, Kelly’s work is often underscored by themes of identity, stability, and longing. A central aim in her work is to acknowledge and heal from the psychic loneliness characteristic of a 21st century existence.

Kelly is the writer of a blog called The Junk Drawer, which functions as a curated collection of found images and scattered thoughts.

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CV

Publications

2024, Domino Film Photo, Night Timin’ Zine

2023, WerkHaus Zine, Issue 4

2021, Re-Side Zine, Issue 9

Group Exhibition

2024, Distant Dialogues, Float Photo Magazine

2024, Sacred Implications, Brooklyn Film Photo (honorable mention)

2023, Horizonites, Post Office Projects