Sal Taylor Kydd is a Maine-based photographic artist and writer whose work interweaves photography, poetry, and alternative processes to explore themes of memory, belonging, and the passage of time. Her distinctive fusion of visual and literary art draws from personal narratives and a deep connection to place.
Her fine art photographs have been exhibited extensively across the U.S. and internationally, with notable exhibitions in Barcelona, San Miguel de Allende, Portland, Boston, Los Angeles, and most recently in New York and London. Her work has also been featured in publications such as Don’t Take Pictures Magazine, Lenscratch, Diffusion Annual, and The Hand Magazine.
Taylor Kydd is the author of several artist books that combine her poetry with her photography, held in prestigious collections including The Getty Museum, Bowdoin College, the Peabody Essex Museum, and the Maine Women Writers Collection at the University of New England. Her most recent book, Crossing, explores the remote islands of Penobscot Bay, capturing the sense of isolation and timeless beauty in these unique coastal landscapes. Another recent publication, Yesterday, produced by Datz Press, reflects on themes of loss and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, Taylor Kydd was named a finalist in the Critical Mass photography competition, a recognition of her ongoing contributions to contemporary photography. She is also an experienced educator and workshop leader, conducting portfolio reviews and leading workshops with institutions such as Maine Media Workshops + College, Santa Fe Workshops, Palm Beach Photography, and Nord Photography in Norway. Sal also serves on the boards of Maine Media Workshops and College in Rockport, as well as the Stonington Opera House on Deer Isle.
Originally from the UK, she holds a BA in Modern Languages from Manchester University and an MFA in Photography from Maine Media College. She now lives and works in Rockport, Maine.
Taylor Kydd is represented by The Page Gallery in Rockport, Alta Vista Arts and The Photographic Gallery in San Miguel, MX.
