Kevin Jones and Minnie Phan

Kevin Jones and Minnie Phan

Recorded October 5, 2013 36:35 minutes
Kevin Jones and Minnie Phan
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Description

Art student Minnie Phan (21) interviews photographer Kevin B. Jones (53) about his work, traveling to other countries, membership in 3.9 Art Collective, and how his works connects with its audience.

Subject Log / Time Code

3:18
Kevin discusses his relationship to art and photography, talks about his trip to Cuba through Global Exchange
4:47
Kevin on how his work connects to people, showing people their own self
6:32
Kevin on growing up in South Central, LA , family life
7:48
Minnie on her difficulty explaining her art to her family
8:20
Kevin talks about sharing his work with his family
10:30
Kevin talks about traveling abroad and the friendships he's made in Brazil, Dominican Republic, Cuba - we are all learning about each other. He always gives the photos to the people he snaps; 'the least I can do is give back'
12:32
Kevin shares his view on photo tours; He finds them annoying and don't foster a connection to the people living in the place you're visiting. He wants to show the other side, the normal life
13:39
Kevin tells a story about getting involved in the personal side of Cuba, meeting and talking to people
16:25
Kevin shares some stories behind his work
21:14
Kevin talks about the 3.9 Art Collective and some of the work they do.
30:00
Kevin on his marriage and nieces and nephews
31:40
Kevin talks about his trip to Africa and return visits to Los Angeles

Participants

  • Kevin Jones
  • Minnie Phan

Recording Locations

Bayview Opera House

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives