Jenny Jozwiak is an award-winning travel and culture photographer, and curator, whose work in photojournalism and spontaneous portraiture has received considerable acclaim. Her passion for photography and travel has taken her to over 40 countries worldwide, where she has shown a unique gift for capturing the intimate lives of people and their environment. Her work has been published, collected and exhibited widely.
The “Diversity of Devotion” project, marked her curatorial debut as she conceived of, produced and directed a citywide photography call and subsequent exhibitions exploring the theme of spiritual diversity and religious freedom, in the aftermath of the events of 9/11 in New York City.
Curatorial Projects
2022 Juror for the 3rd International VOHH Foto Fest 2022
2009 “TranscenDance”, Curated the beautiful abstract dance photography of: Rogelio Clara. ArteCentro Graciela Andrade de Paiz, Guatemala City
2008 “Diversity of Devotion”, Grand Lobby Main Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Awarded Exhibition Grant by same
| 2022 | Juror for the 3rd International VOHH Foto Fest 2022 |
| 2009 | “TranscenDance”, Curated the beautiful abstract dance photography of: Rogelio Clara ArteCentro Graciela Andrade de Paiz, Guatemala City |
| 2008 | “Diversity of Devotion”, Grand Lobby Main Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, NY Awarded Exhibition Grant by same |
| 2007 | “Diversity of Devotion”, Inaugural Exhibit at the Safe-T Gallery in Brooklyn, NY Project competition developer, director and curator. Original Jurors: Alison Nordstrom, Russell Joslin, Eli Reed, Tewfic El-Sawy and Molly Roberts |
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Curatorial Projects
| 2022 | Juror for the 3rd International VOHH Foto Fest 2022 |
| 2009 | “TranscenDance”, Curated the beautiful abstract dance photography of: Rogelio Clara ArteCentro Graciela Andrade de Paiz, Guatemala City |
| 2008 | “Diversity of Devotion”, Grand Lobby Main Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, NY. Awarded Exhibition Grant by same |
| 2007 | “Diversity of Devotion”, Inaugural Exhibit at the Safe-T Gallery in Brooklyn, NY Project competition developer, director and curator. Original Jurors: Alison Nordstrom, Russell Joslin, Eli Reed, Tewfic El-Sawy and Molly Roberts |
Awards
| 2008 | “The Diversity of Devotion Exhibit”, Awarded Production Grant by the Brooklyn Arts Counsel And Exhibit Grant from the Brooklyn Public Library, for same. |
| 2007 | Texas Photographic Society Competition: “Transformations”, Honorable Mention Juror: Michelle Dunn Marsh, Director of Aperture West |
| 2006 | Publication and portfolio distribution, Positive Focus, Inc. International Body of Work Competition |
| 2004 | Awarded Residency to study AVID editing and video production, Brooklyn Community Access Television |
| 2003 | Gordon Parks Documentary Photo Competition, Finalist |
| 2003 | SoHo International Art Competition, Agora Gallery, Finalist Juror: Charlotta Kotik, Curator of Art, Brooklyn Museum, NY |
| 2001 | Awarded inclusion in the International “Celebration of Humanity Exhibit” and Companion Book: Family |
| 1992 | “Donald Blackie Award for Excellence”, Salmagundi Club, NY |
Solo & Group Exhibitions
| 2009 | “Abierto / Cerrado”, ArteCentro Graciela Andrade de Paiz. Guatemala City |
| 2009 | “Portals of the World”, Meson Panza Verde Gallery. Antigua, Guatemala |
| 2008 | “A Case of Conscience”, Queens Museum of Art Commissioned to document the rich and varied religious life of Flushing, NY for inclusion in exhibit |
| 2008 | “The Artful Nude” Exhibit at the Center for Fine Art Photography, Colorado. Juror: Kim Weston |
| 2008 | “Transformations” HP Gallery in New York City. Exhibit traveled to other major cities in the US. Juror: Michelle Dunn Marsh, Director of Photography at Aperture West |
| 2006 | “Woman-house 2”, The Brooklyn Lyceum, NY |
| 2005 | “Soul Witness”. Two Trees Gallery – Group Exhibit, NY |
| 2005 | “Indigenous Peoples Exhibit”, The United Nations Lobby, NY |
| 2005 | “Project Diversity”, Group Exhibit, Corridor Galley, NY Sponsored by The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Danny Simmons |
| 2005 | Kanvas Gallery, Solo Show, Chelsea, NY |
| 2004 | Stepping Stone Gallery, Group Exhibit, Huntington, NY. Juror: Andrea Modica |
| 2003 | Salmagundi Club, Juried Group Exhibits, NY |
| 2003 | Credit Suisse First Boston, Solo Exhibit, NY Corporate Office |
| 2002 | “10th Anniversary Group Exhibit”, Tribes Gallery, NY |
| 2001 | Grand Central Station, Vanderbilt Hall, NY “M.I.L.K. – Celebration of Humanity”, Finalist winner in the “Family” category, in this International Traveling Exhibit and publication. Juror: Elliot Erwitt |
| 1999 | “Gender Spectrum” Group Exhibit, The I Gallery, NY |
| 1998 | “Nepali by Heart”, The I Gallery, Two person how, NY |
| 1998 | Columbia University South Asia Institute, Solo Exhibit, NY |
| 1992 | Gallery Americano, Two Person Show, NY |
Publications
| “100 New York Photographers”, Included as a featured photographer in this hardcover art book edited by Cynthia Dantzic. Published by Schiffer Press |
| “Moment Magazine”, Featured Photographer |
| “SHOTS Magazine”, Featured Photographer |
| “American Photo Magazine”, Photographer’s Focus section and Interview |
| “Foto Magazine”, Article and 4-page photo feature |
| “M.I.L.K. – Family: A Celebration of Humanity” Exhibition Companion Book, Published by HarperCollins |
| American Museum of Natural History – Discovery Travel Brochures 2003-2006 |
| Other Publications: Canadian Living, Spin, Details, Village Voice, Miami Herald, NY Newsday, City Sun, Guardian |
Collections & Auctions
| Sullivan & Cromwell, Corporate Art Collection, NY |
| Christie’s Auction House, Garland Appeal Fundraiser, NY |
| French Conservatory of Music Auction and Fundraiser, Lincoln Center, NY |
| United Nations Collection, Nepali Embassy NY |
| Numerous private collections |
Lectures & Workshops
| “Traveling the World as a Female Photographer”, Barnard College, NY |
| “Travel and Photography Workshop”, Credit Suisse First Boston, NY |
| “Professional Women Photographers Exhibit”, Time/Life Building Galleria, NY |
| “Indigenous Peoples Celebration”, Museum of Natural History, NY |
| “Solo World Travel”, Guest Lecture Series – Columbia University, NY |
| “The Business of Travel Photography” Workshops at The Learning Annex, NY |
| “Travel Photography Slideshow and Lecture,” TriBeCa Artists’ Program, NY |
Gallery Review
“The phrase: “A Celebration of Humanity” perfectly describes Ms. Jozwiak’s award-winning photography, also the title of the international photography exhibition and beautiful hard-cover book that currently features her work. The exhibit, recently on display in Grand Central Station, is now travelling around the world. Jenny’s work is the crystallization of enlightenment and unexpected beauty found in a distant land or human expression. She captures the story of people and the landscapes that hold them, all with tender consideration and insight. Affectionate rather than exploitive, her images seek out the redeeming rather than the abject. However, Jenny’s work never shies from difficult subject matter. Her documentation of people in impoverished countries show character through both good and bad fortune, always leaving her subjects with dignity, but shooting with fearlessness, her imagery encompasses an unusually large slice of life.”
Agora Gallery, NYC
Feedback from Photography Students
“Jenny’s photography lesson was great! The best thing she did was to make me think systemically about my whole approach to photograpy, and she highlighted issues I’d never really thought about before.”
K. Young
“My lesson with Jenny Jozwiak was priceless. A gifted photographer and teacher, Jenny patiently walked me through everything I needed to know to take better pictures, from lenses, filters and film to cropping, overexposure, and other tricks of the trade. She not only revealed the secrets of her own stunning photographs, she also thoroughly reviewed my work and gently provided invaluable feedback. I plan to continue to consult her as I grow into the craft, and recommend her lessons whole-heartedly.”
J. Cantor
“I’ve attended a few seminars lately that have put me to sleep, so I almost didn’t sign up for Jenny’s seminar last week at the New School. Luckily (since I saw you were a M.I.L.K. award-winner and that exhibit was amazing!) I did sign up. I found the seminar to be an enjoyable and worthwhile way to spend my evening, so “thank you”! I picked up some helpful tips, enjoyed seeing your work, and left encouraged that I am on the right track. Actually, the day after your seminar I sold my first photos-which is very encouraging!”
L. Harsh
“Recently I had a very helpful session, one-on-one, with Jenny Jozwiak. I had pursued photography as a serious hobby about 15 years ago, but needed a refresher and further instruction, especially with regard to composition and depth of field. I was pleased with the lesson, because not only was Jenny thoroughly informed, but she was able to transmit information clearly and patiently. She also took time to assess my interests and build on my facility with my camera.”
D. Xiquez