Kim von Coels
Kim von Coels is a German Artist and Photographer who resides in Glastonbury in the UK. She graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and Photography from Central St. Martins in 2004 and spent the following decade exploring the world and expressing her creativity.
She has explored various mediums including drawing, painting and street art, music, performance art as well as her main passion of photography. Her Graphic design background is often visible in what she creates, and there is a strong sense of shape and pattern in much of her work.
She is interested in exploring the possibilities of manipulating light, often creating images that never existed in real life. She uses the camera as a tool to make and create pictures, rather than to just point and click.
Playing with different styles and techniques both digital and analogue she has spent the last 5 or 6 years honing her skills in the niche area of light painting which is a form of long exposure photography which uses various hand held or unconventional light sources built up over a period of time to create other worldly images that resemble dreams, paintings or stills from a sci-fi movie. Her pictures are created entirely in camera with no digital manipulation or post processing.
She has recently branched out and created a series of screen prints which share the influences of strong female forms, geometric patterns and bold lines and shapes. Her work ranges from the bright and colourful to the subtle and understated.
“For me creating is about enjoyment. I like playing with colours, light, time, layers, fabric, stencils, smoke, mirrors, water and darkness. My images are often centred around the empowered women and the female form. But also bold, bright, graphic shapes, pop culture, nature, and traditional hands-on techniques.”
Artist Kim von Coels
Multiple Exposure on 35mm film
A2 print | 64 × 47cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Multiple Exposure on 35mm film
A2 print | 64 × 47cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
38cm × 48.5cm cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
A1 Print on metal
can be displayed outside
Open Edition
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
A2 | 63cm x 46cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
A2 Print | 50cm x 70cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
48 × 48 cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
various images available - please specify
Photo on baryta paper 350gsm
small 21 × 30cm
medium 33cm x 48.5cm
Tor with Halo
Sunrise
The Keepers
Glastonbury Heart
Rainbow Lasers
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
32 × 45 cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light Painting photograph created during a single exposure
32 × 45 cm including frame
✨ Step into the light and become part of the art ✨
Join artist Kim von Coels for a unique photography experience where she creates photographic magic. Using long exposure techniques and light painting, Kim transforms portraits into luminous works of art.
Your Session Includes:
90 minutes (60 mins shooting + 30 mins set up/image review)
3 digital low-resolution jpeg files emailed to you after your session
A chance to explore and co-create with one of Somerset’s most exciting photographic artists
Dates & Availability:
📅 Sessions available in the lead up to Christmas: 7th – 18th December
⏰ Pre-book a slot online to secure your portrait. Limited drop-in sessions available on the day (subject to availability).
⚡ Please note: This experience is not suitable for persons who have epilepsy or are sensitive to flashing lights.
All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for all ages. Small groups (up to 4 people) welcome per booking.
Artist Kim von Coels
Multiple Exposure on 35mm film
A2 Print | 5cm x 55cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Multiple Exposure on 35mm film
A2 print | 75cm x 55cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light painting photograph created entirely in camera during a single exposure.
A2 print
mounted with a white mount in a simple black wooden frame
63 x 46 cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light painting photograph created entirely in camera during a single exposure.
A2 print
mounted with a white mount in a simple black wooden frame
63 x 46 cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
High quality Giclee print.
(Limited edition series of 10)
Professionally mounted and framed.
75x95cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
High quality Giclee print.
(Limited edition series of 10)
Professionally mounted and framed.
75x95cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
High quality Giclee print.
(Limited edition series of 10)
Professionally mounted and framed.
75x95cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Light painting photograph created entirely in camera during a single exposure.
mounted with a dark blue mount in a simple black wooden frame
73 x 53 cm including frame
Book of creative photography by Kim von Coels
Featuring a vast selection of Kims work including light painting, projector series, water portraits, and multiple exposures on 35mm.
Soft back, 90 pages
21 x 24cm
Artist Kim von Coels
High quality Giclee print.
(Limited edition series of 10)
Professionally mounted and framed.
75x95cm including frame
Artist Kim von Coels
Analog photograph
55 × 46cm