Elizabeth Kazda is an American artist who creates intricate works of art using the camera. She explores types of symmetry like the mandala and translation. Inspiration for her work comes from both the botanical world and everyday objects. Elizabeth pushes the boundaries of what is possible with in-camera multiple exposures. She has invented several photographic techniques to bring her creative visions to life. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of WI Steven’s Point and a Graduate Gemologist Certification from the Gemological Institute of America. Her art is in private and public collections and has been exhibited in regional, national, and international exhibitions. She lives in Markesan, Wisconsin, with her husband and two cats.
Group Exhibitions:
2024. March 20, 2024, to May 7, 2024, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 Exhibition, Cambridge, UK
2024. Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 Exhibition, London, UK
2024. Center for the Visual Arts, "34th Annual Midwest Seasons," Wausau, WI
2024. TAG and TiniER Art Gallery, "Renewal," Franklin, WI
2023. Center for the Visual Arts, Vault Gallery, "Art by the Foot," Wausau, WI
2023. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Innovations 32nd Annual International Juried Exhibition of ISEA (International Society of Experimental Artists), South Yarmouth, MA
2023. Trout Museum of Art, “Made to Order,” Appleton, WI
2023. James May Gallery, “Art of Water Vll,” Milwaukee, WI
2023. Langdon Divers Gallery, Open Door Artists, “Words in Art,” Fond du Lac, WI
2023. Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, WI Visual Artists Perspectives 2023, Fond du Lac, WI
2022. Promega Art Showcase, PhotoMidwest 12th Biennial Exhibition, Fitchburg, WI
2022. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Wisconsin Photography 2022, Racine, WI
2022. Morning Glory Art Fair, Froedtert & Medical College, Booth for the arts and healing, Milwaukee, WI
2022. Richeson Gallery, WI Visual Artists NE Chapter All Member Show, Kimberly, WI
2022. Colorado Environmental Film Festival Photo Contest Exhibition, Mountaineering Center, Golden CO
2022. Langdon Divers Gallery, Open Door Artists, “Grounded,” Fond du Lac, WI
2022. Center for the Visual Arts, “32nd Annual Midwest Seasons,” Wausau, WI
2022. PBS WI Garden & Landscape Expo Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI
2022. Honey and Ace Gallery, Honey and Ace x Artdose Magazine Exhibition, Sheboygan, WI
2021. Center for the Visual Arts, “Roots: Transplanted,“ Wausau, WI
2021. Columbia Art Center, Paper Arts Collective Exhibition, Columbia, MD
2021. Wright Museum of Art, “63rd Annual Beloit & Vicinity,” Beloit, WI
2021. Trout Museum of Art, 41st Annual SECURA Fine Arts Exhibition, Appleton, WI
2021. Langdon Divers Gallery, “Space,” Fond du Lac, WI
2021. Langdon Divers Gallery, Open Door Artists, “Transitions,” Fond du Lac, WI
2021. PBS WI Garden & Landscape Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI
2020. Alfons Gallery, “Ecotherapy: A Challenge,” Milwaukee, WI
2020. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, RAM Wisconsin Photography 2020, Racine, WI
2020. New York Center for Photographic Art, “From a Seed… A World of Botanicals,” New York, NY, https://www.nyc4pa.com
2020. Royal Horticultural Society Photographic Competition, Winners on display at RHS Gardens, United Kingdom
2020. PBS WI Garden & Landscape Expo Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI
2019. Praxis Gallery, International Juried Photography Exhibition: “Abstract,” Minneapolis, MN
2019. Richeson Gallery, WI Visual Artists Juried Members Show, Kimberly, WI
2019. Langdon Divers Gallery, Open Door Artists: “Twisted,” Fond du Lac, WI
2019. Froedtert Hospital Patient Art Gallery Show, Wauwatosa, WI
2018. Royal Horticultural Society Photographic Competition Winners on display at RHS Gardens, United Kingdom
Solo Exhibitions:
2022. Trout Museum of Art, “Art is Her,” Appleton, WI
2019. Markesan Public Library, Markesan, WI
2018. Green Lake Town Square Gallery, Green Lake, WI
Awards:
2024. Royal Photographic Society Silver Medal, International Garden Photographer of the Year 17 Portfolio Category, https://igpoty.com/portfolio-entries/portfolio-cawb-57/
2024. First Place: Human Made Category, Close-up Photographer of the Year 5 (CUPOTY), https://www.cupoty.com/category-winners-5
2023. Highly Commended award in the International Garden Photographer of the Year IGPOTY) Portfolio Category, https://igpoty.com/portfolio-entries/portfolio-cawb-53/
2023. Top 100 (out of 9000+) Close-up Photographer of the Year 4 (CUPOTY) Finalist in Manmade Category, https://www.cupoty.com/winners-04
2022. First Place: Abstract Category, PBS WI Garden and Landscape Expo Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI, https://wigardenexpo.com/photo_entries/flyings-fans/
2022. Highly Commended Award: Abstract Views, International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 15, https://igpoty.com/competition-entries/cewb-25416/
2021. Third Place: Color Category, Paper Arts Collective, Columbia Art Center: Columbia, MD
2021. Third Place: Manmade Category: Close-up Photographer of the Year, https://www.cupoty.com/elizabeth-kazda-combs-in-colour-silhouette
2021. Third Place: Creative Category: Royal Horticultural Society Photographic Competition, https://www.rhs.org.uk/promotions/rhs-photo-competition/results/2021/creative?ext=
2021. First Place Tie: Abstract Category, PBS WI Garden and Landscape Expo Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI https://wigardenexpo.com/photo_entries/mandala-with-maple-samaras/
2020. Commended Award: Abstract Views, International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 14, https://igpoty.com/competition-entries/cewb-17852-11/
2020. Second Place: Nature Macro, Non-professional, Neutral Density Awards, https://ndawards.net/winners-gallery/nd-awards-2020/non-professional/macro/814/silver-award/
2020. First Place: Special/Special Effects Category, Non-pro, International Photography Awards, https://photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-201567-20
2020. First Place: Plants and Fungi Category: Close-up Photographer of the Year, https://www.cupoty.com/elizabeth-kazda-mandala-with-miniature-tulips
2020. Judy Reid Purchase Award, RAM Wisconsin Photography 2020, RAM’s Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine, WI https://www.ramart.org/exhibit/wisconsin-photography-2020/
2020. Third Place and Purchase Award, Horicon Flights Art Contest, Horicon Bank, West Bend, WI
2020. First Place: Abstract Category, Royal Horticultural Society Photographic Competition, https://www.rhs.org.uk/promotions/rhs-photo-competition/Results/2020/abstract
2020. First Place: Abstract Category, PBS WI Garden and Landscape Expo Juried Photography Competition, Madison, WI https://wigardenexpo.com/2020-photo-competition/
2019. Third Place: Abstract Category, Amateur, 12th Annual International Color Awards, https://www.colorawards.com/gallery/12thannual/amateur/abstract
2018. Gold Award: Science, Tokyo International Foto Awards, https://www.tokyofotoawards.jp/winners/social/2018/The-Art-of-Density-and-Immiscibility/
2018. Second Place: Abstract, Royal Horticultural Society Photographic Competition, https://www.rhs.org.uk/Promotions/rhs-photo-competition/Results/2018/Abstract-and-details
2018. Commended Award: Abstract, International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 12, https://igpoty.com/competition-entries/cewb-8507/
Publications:
Article on Elizabeth Kazda’s flower mandalas, Amateur Photographer, Kelsey Media, March 6, 2021 issue, http://ourmagazines.co.uk/mTqpm