Krist Papas is an emerging photographer from Toronto, Canada. Born in Toronto and self taught, Krist examines what is communicated of individual expression through a portrait. Each portrait is a direct study of individuality. In Krist's direct, observational approach the portrait is used to record the similarities but also the unique differences of each individual. In 2008 Krist was selected to participate in the first Magnum photo agency workshop in Toronto. Through his blog whatsyourpersona.com, Krist also explores the everyday appearances of Torontonian's through a series of street portraits. Krist has contributed his street portraits to publications such as Toromagazine.com, TorontoLife.com and Vogue.com. Krist lives and exhibits in Toronto.

Exhibits

2010 Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week , Studio City - Liberty Village, Toronto, April 21, 2010, Curated Group Show

2010 SNAP! photograhy auction for the AIDS Committee of Toronto, National Ballet School, Toronto, March 21, 2010, Juried Competition, Honourable Mention

2009 SNAP! photography auction for the AIDS Committee of Toronto, National Ballet School, Toronto, March 1, 2009, Juried Competition

Magnum Workshop Exhibit, Contact Gallery, Toronto, May 10-June 10, 2008, Curated Group Show

Contacting Toronto - Memories for the City, Toronto Transit Commission Monitors, Toronto, May 1, 2008, Curated Group Show

Time Stood Still, Myth, Contact Photography Festival, Toronto, May 2-31, 2008, Group Show

Fresh and French, Hotshot Gallery, Toronto, April 10-29, 2008, Curated Group Show

2008 SNAP! photography auction for the AIDS Committee of Toronto, National Ballet School, Toronto, March 2, 2008, Juried Competition

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