about

berlin/deutschland – houston, tx/usa. geb. 1964, lehrer, akkreditierter freischaffender journalist und pressefotograf (g.n.s. press und european news service).

das verborgene sichtbar machen …

edward hopper sagte: ‚if i could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.‘ ähnlich geht es torry j kay mit seiner fotografie. sie ist für ihn eine universelle sprache, die stärker als jegliche worte ist.

schon als kind faszinierte ihn der expressionismus, besonders die frühen cinematischen werke. noch heute besucht er regelmäßig die stummfilmnächte im kino babylon.

torry j kay ist oft im ausland unterwegs und hält diese zeit in bildern fest. egal, ob analog oder digital, ob spiegelreflex-, bridge-, system- oder handykamera – “das gewisse etwas” findet sich in den alltagsszenen im auge des betrachters wieder.

die beziehung zwischen objekt und fotograf ist es, die er festhalten und sichtbar machen möchte. so entstehen teils außergewöhnliche bilder, die im alltagsleben vergessen oder unsichtbar bleiben.

bewusst verzichtet torry j kay auf eine ausgefeilte nachbearbeitung seiner bilder. natur-, stadt-, und architekturaufnahmen sind bei ihm beliebte motive. seine fotos erzählen stumme geschichten, in die der betrachter versinken kann und die durch ihn zu Wort kommen.

torry j. kay is a multifaceted artist – a teacher, accredited freelance journalist, and press photographer based in berlin, germany, and houston, texas, usa. born in 1964.

tjk has been fascinated with photography since childhood, particularly expressionism and cinematography. torry’s photography style involves capturing everyday moments and relationships between objects and people, often using various cameras without extensive post-processing.

he’s known for his captivating photography that showcases everyday life, nature, architecture, and people. His artistic approach is characterized by a universal language that transcends words, much like edward hopper’s perspective on art.

tjk’s photography style is marked by:

documentary-style photography: torry’s photos tell stories that invite viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

travel and exploration: he’s visited over 80 countries, capturing the essence of diverse cultures and landscapes.

storytelling: his photographs tell stories that invite viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

minimal post-processing: tjk prefers to keep his images raw, without extensive editing, to preserve their authenticity.

his work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions:

mongolia – land of blue sky: a photography exhibition showcasing his travels through mongolia, highlighting the country’s unique culture and breathtaking landscapes.

people and faces: a joint exhibition with his mother, edith-charlotte kittel, featuring her paintings and his photographs that explore the human experience.

an eye on berlin: an exhibition showcasing his perspective on the city of berlin through his photographs.

gone with the sand: a series of photographs taken in botswana and namibia, capturing the beauty of the desert landscapes and the people who inhabit them.

enchanted places: an exhibition of his captivating photographs.

artistic approach: torry j. kay’s photography focuses on capturing the relationship between the object and the photographer, making the ordinary, extraordinary.
 he believes that photography is a universal language that speaks louder than words, allowing viewers to interpret and connect with the images on a deeper level.

torry’s photography has also been featured in various publications and platforms, including the berlin, stuttgart and munich subway’s „fahrgastfernsehen“.

you can explore more of his work on his website or social media.