BIOGRAPHY
Dionna Bright is a portrait photographer and self-portrait artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her journey of exploring and documenting personal growth, evolution, and emotions reflects a deep connection to spirituality, authenticity, and unrestrained expression.
Adding a touch of whimsy and surreal atmosphere to her works, Dionna invites viewers to reflect on their own temporal journey. Her visual storytelling is deepened through the use of unique props, creative set design, and intentional color grading, coupled with thoughtful posing. Demonstrating an appreciation for distinctive landscapes and backdrops, she seamlessly incorporates these elements into visual narratives, capturing not just her boundless existence but also the essence of people as her subjects.
At the heart of Dionna's artistic journey lies the empowerment of individuals. Her work serves as a catalyst for introspection, healing, engagement, and the unapologetic exploration of new dimensions. Dionna's commitment to capturing authentic moments resonates in each piece, showcasing her portfolio as a testament to the diverse range of experiences she unfolds through her lens.
ARTIST STATEMENT | DIONNA BRIGHT
My art stands to explore and document personal growth, evolution, and emotions that reflect a deep connection to spirituality, authenticity, history, play and unrestrained expression. The depth of my visual storytelling is enriched by unique props and attire, creative set design, and intentional color grading, complemented by thoughtful posing. My appreciation for distinctive landscapes and backdrops is intentional as I incorporate these elements into visual narratives, capturing not only my boundless existence but also the essence of individuals as my subjects with my Nikon camera.
I invite viewers to reflect on their own temporal journey. At the core of my artistic pursuit is the empowerment of individuals while my work serves as a catalyst for introspection, healing, engagement, and the unapologetic exploration of new dimensions. I am dedicated to capturing authentic moments, and each piece in my portfolio stands as a testament to the diverse range of experiences I unfold through my lens.
C.V. | DIONNA BRIGHT
b. 1995- American born photography based artist
EDUCATION
2018 The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Curriculum, Sociology
RESIDENCIES
Spring 2024 Culture Bearer, QC Family Tree, Charlotte, North Carolina
EXHIBITIONS (Solo)
SIGNS | 2023 - Flux Galleries
Charlotte, North Carolina
2022 | Tina Turner - Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts
Charlotte, North Carolina
EXHIBITIONS (Group)
2019 | N.C. State Fair
Raleigh, North Carolina
2022 | Hunnid Dolla Art Fair - BLK MKT CLT
Charlotte, North Carolina
2022 | This - Flux Galleries
Charlotte, North Carolina
2023 | Members Show - The Light Factory
Charlotte, North Carolina
2023 | Glimmers of the Hidden and Seen | The Light Factory (TLF)
Charlotte, North Carolina
2023 | LOCAL STREET - The Mint Museum
Charlotte, North Carolina
2023 | Hunnid Dolla Art Fair - BLK MKT CLT
Charlotte, North Carolina
2024 | Our People - Arts Council of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, North Carolina
2024 | Breaking the Chains - The Arts Factory
Charlotte, North Carolina
2024 | Gallery of Greatness - Do Greater Charlotte Foundation
Charlotte, North Carolina
2024 | Doomsday Apocalypse Now and Then - McColl Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
2024 | I'm Tryna Get Like You - Good Art Co.
Greenville, South Carolina
SELECTED LECTURES/ PRESNTATIONS/ RADIO
Charlotte is Creative gives out HUG Grant, WBTV QC Life, Charlotte, North Carolina
Black Women Behind the Lens Panel, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Charlotte, North Carolina
Photography and Authenticity Artist Talk, The VAPA Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
PUBLICATIONS & PRESS
2022 The Charlotte Observer - The unexpected way ‘a source of joy’ wound up as the model for a giant uptown mural
2022 WBTV QC Life - Charlotte is Creative gives out HUG Grant
2022 SHOUTOUT ATLANTA - Meet Dionna Bright | Professional Portrait Photographer & Self-Portrait Artist
2023 VoyageATL - Meet Dionna Bright
2023 Sistories - https://www.sistories.org/issues
2023 - WITH ASC FUNDING, A FAMILY WITH DEEP CHARLOTTE ROOTS SHARES ITS STORY WITH THE WORLD
2023 - ArtsPlus - A Seat At The Table podcast