Through the Lens: The Cinematic Vision of Kelvin Small III

ArtiGras Podcast by ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Episode notes

Join us as we sit down with this week’s guest, Kelvin Small III, a visionary photographer and Emerging Artist in Residence through the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. From a $20 Fujifilm camera purchased on OfferUp to national exhibits and a growing cinematic photo series, Kelvin shares how instinct, discipline, and creative grit have guided his path.

In this episode, Kelvin reflects on his evolving artistic process—from shooting film in his neighborhood to creating props by hand and building a surreal, connected narrative across multiple photography projects. We also talk about his upcoming studio residency at the Norton Museum of Art and how mentorship, mental health, and community have influenced his unique voice.

Join us as we discuss:

- How skateboarding and a used camera shaped Kelvin’s creative ey ... 

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