Kristy Herron
Kristy Maney Herron is a Native American artist and photographer from Cherokee, North Carolina. She is Cherokee and Diné of the One Walks Around and Many Goats clans.
Personal life and education
Herron was born and raised in Cherokee, North Carolina. Her family is from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Navajo Nation.Herron's interest in photography began in 1998. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, which she earned from the Art Institute in Atlanta. She considers herself to be mostly self-taught.
Photography and artistic works
Herron works primarily in digital photography. Her art centers the daily life, landscapes, and cultural practices around Cherokee, NC. Her works can be found in private collections and commercial media.Herron cites Annie Liebovitz, Man Ray, and Edward Curtis as some of her inspirations.