Jason Piggie Explained

Jason Piggie (born 23 January 1971[1] in Kansas City, Missouri), is an American filmmaker and photographer, writer, and director.[2] Piggie, who got his start in a high school photography class, captures images of everyday life, preferring his art "without enhanced manipulation."[3] Piggie is the owner of a production company in Kansas City, Little Piggie Entertainment. Piggie received the first place award at the 3/5/7 Film Festival in the 5-minute category in 2009. In 2012, Piggie won best in show at an Arts KC show.[4] Piggie is a member of the African American Artists Collective in Kansas City, which was recently awarded a Charlotte Street StartUp Residency.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Piggie . Fine Art America . 23 February 2021.
  2. Web site: Jason Piggie African American Artist Collective . What's Up Kansas City? . February 8, 2020.
  3. Book: Jason D. Piggie: artist file . 2014 . Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art . Spencer Art Reference Library . Bulletin: Reflecting the Times: Works by Harold Smith, Stefan Jones, and Jason Piggie, Curated by Ramona Davis, founder of KC Black Artists Network, September 2 – October 28, 2016 . February 8, 2020.
  4. Web site: Piggie . Jason . Jason Piggie . African American Artists Collective . February 8, 2020.
  5. Web site: StartUp Residency – Charlotte Street Foundation . Charlotte Street . February 8, 2020.