Dustin Emory & Kathryn Kampovsky - VIDEO

In the summer of 2024, Primary welcomed Dustin Emory and Kathryn Kampovsky to our first annual residency program. Dedicated to introducing new voices in contemporary art to the unique subtropical environment that makes up Miami, our eight-week residency invites artists to immerse themselves in research, exploration, and the development of new works. Primary's 5500 sq ft live/work residence in Little River provides a nurturing space for artists to deeply engage with their studio practice while connecting with the vibrant cultural landscape Miami has to offer.

Dustin Emory (b. 1999, Atlanta, GA) is a self taught visual artist with a practice primarily consisting of painting. His work largely explores the human response to confinement through a black and white lens. He has exhibited nationally and internationally with group shows in New York and Paris, as well as recent solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Miami. His work can be found in the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA and is included in the upcoming issue (166) of New American Paintings.

Kathryn Kampovsky (b. 1997, Atlanta, GA) creates using vibrant and layered oil and acrylic paints, inviting viewers to engage with important contemporary issues through the perspective of a young, modern woman. Her use of color and energetic brushstrokes leads the viewer towards the subjects, prompting questions about safety, unity, and our sense of community. Each piece encourages the viewer to approach and yet simultaneously creates a sense of caution. Kampovsky's paintings offer a glimpse into the intricate and sometimes disconcerting reality of womanhood, employing pleasing colors, textures, and subtleties to captivate the viewer. Kampovsky lives and works in Atlanta, GA.