About
New York, born and raised Kim Watson lives in LA and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a writer, director, photographer, author, and creator of multi-platformed content. His current project, TRESPASS... Profiles of Unhoused Life, Love, and Understanding chronicles the lives of dozens of LA's homeless through his photography, writings, and documentary. In 2022 his photographs were exhibited in a multi-media solo exhibition, the documentary is in post-production and his book, by the same name, is due for release in early 2024, published by Broadleaf Books.
Featured Work
TRESPASS... Profiles of Unhoused Life, Love and Understanding
"Profiles of Unhoused Life, Love, and Understanding", by Kim Watson, documents the lives of LA's homeless over the last four years through powerful black-and-white photography and intimate writings about the homeless subjects he has come to know and care for deeply. With compassion and respect, Watson sheds light on the struggles, but also the humanity of these individuals.
Other Works
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TRESPASS... Profiles of Unhoused Life, Love and Understanding
2024
Awards and Recognition
- MTV & Soul Train Awards... nominated for Best Music Video Mid-Atlantic UPCEA's 2010 Award of Excellence honoree - NAACP (Queens, NY Chapter): Outstanding Service and Dedication for presenting positive African American images in music videos & media and career mentoring within the film industry - Chicago International Children's Film Festival: "Max's Summer Vacation" selected as the featured film
Press and Media Mentions
- Ninu Nina (a platform of curated interviews and visuals) interviewed Watson about TRESPASS solo exhibition.
- WHITE HOT MAGAZINE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, a popular international art magazine, interviewed Watson prior to his solo exhibition
- VOYAGE LA follows LA scene art & culture.
- KTLA newscast interview during the lead-up to Watson's solo exhibition focused on LA's homeless situation and Watson's creation of Art as a Tool For Change.
