Meet Crystal-Anne
Crystal-Anne Chijindu specializes in commercial and editorial photography, augmenting this work with her qualifications as a graphic designer. She commenced her photography training at the New York Film Academy and then earned her Master’s degree in Photography from New York’s prestigious School of Visual Arts.
Born in Zambia, southern Africa, Crystal identifies as a multicultural African, having grown up in three countries. Her photography reflects her passion for storytelling, people, food, and culture. Subjects she covers in her worldwide travels and explores through fine-art work incorporating a bold, minimal yet elegant approach to her imagery.
Exibitions + Awards
BBA One Shot Awards (Longlist), BBA Gallery, Berlin, 2024
Childhood, Photo Place Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont, 2019
Lady Macbeth: Story and Spirit, Anina Art Events, New York, NY, 2019
Solitude, Solo Show, Blackkat Leather, Chester, Connecticut, 2019
Re:Shift Exhibition, School of Visual Arts Gallery, New York, NY, 2018
Fictional Narrative, Photo Place Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont, 2018
Altar: Prayers, Rituals, Offerings, Photoville | MFON, New York, NY, 2018
Daytripping Procedures, School of Visual Arts Flatiron Gallery, New York, NY, 2018
Student Thesis Exhibition, New York Film Academy, New York, NY, 2017
Director’s Award (Fictional Narrative) Photo Place Gallery, Vermont, USA
Paula Rhodes Memorial Award, School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
Fellowships
Amplify NYC Fellowship, Akoma Media, New York, USA, 2019