Collection: Theresa Kennedy

In turn, the creation of the paintings has affected how and why photos are created. In a recent interview, Kennedy explains, “I definitely take more pictures as reference for potential paintings now when I travel, rather than just shooting to purely make a good photo.”

The symbiotic relationship between the photos and paintings is further explained: “[Recent] examples are some moody subway and street photos I’ve taken in New York with the Hipstamatic application, and reference photos of Zion and Bryce canyons for color and form.”

The current first-ever public exhibition of Theresa Kennedy’s artwork, which contains a series of abstract and landscape paintings distributed throughout various locations in Santa Monica, Pasadena, and South Pasadena, began production in January 2024. The exhibition's construction started with cold wax artworks of pure abstractions, followed by landscapes. As Kennedy notes, “The landscapes are mainly experiments with different compositions, often using the rule of thirds as a simple start, and playing with lights and darks; from very contrasting values in Early Skies to an almost monochromatic, high-key piece like Iced Over.”

As she continues to evolve creatively, Theresa embraces the title of Artist, recognizing that her journey has been defined by a constant pursuit of new artistic challenges and expressions.