BA Fashion Communication 2023 and MA Photography 2025 graduate from the University of the West of England. I am an image maker with a focus in photography, curation, moving image and print. Within my work, I often draw from my own relationships and experiences. I generally explore themes such as heritage, identity, relationships, the body and mind. I use digital photography and archival matter to tell a story through the use of styling, casting, emotion, and movement. My goal is to work in education as well as being a freelance photographer.
Articles
Kai Sawicki’s Brazza Residency Story: Supported by Parrot and Kevin Andrew Heslop
“We first met Kai Sawicki through one of our open calls — and her work immediately resonated with us. Her ability to translate memory, place, and personal history into images struck a deep chord with us. At Parrot, we look for voices that feel genuine and deeply felt — and Kai’s was just that.
Recently, we were proud to sponsor Kai’s very first photography residency at Brazza, set in the town of Châteauneuf-sur-Charente in Southwest France. What began as a continuation of her ongoing series ‘Little Girls Grow Up & Dogs Get Old’ soon became something new — a journey into the feeling of home: ‘Glimpses of Home’. Through subtle parallels between two places 424 miles apart, Kai wove together a visual story about connection, memory, and the everyday details that shape the feeling of home.”
Publications
PIX 040 – EMMIE AMERICA BY SPOTZS STUDIOS
An image from my series ‘To Be Loved’ was included in PIX 040 – Emmie America by Spotz Studio
‘PIX IS A DYNAMIC CALL-AND-RESPONSE PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT WHERE ARTISTS WORLDWIDE ENGAGE IN A VISUAL DIALOGUE. EACH EDITION BEGINS WITH A PHOTOGRAPH BY THE COVER ARTIST, INVITING PARTICIPANTS TO RESPOND WITH THEIR OWN IMAGES. THE SELECTED 30 SUBMISSIONS ARE CURATED INTO A COMPELLING SEQUENCE, CREATING A UNIQUE VISUAL CONVERSATION THAT IS PUBLISHED IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 BOOKS.’
Exhibitions
UWe Showcase 2025
A group exhibition of BA and MA Photography graduates at Arnolfini. I showcased some of my favourite images from my ongoing project ‘Little Girls Grow Up & Dogs Get Old’ as well as some archival images from my childhood. One of my images was also featured in the Showcase 2025 marketing campaign which showed several posters around Bristol.
On Being 2025
UWE MA Photography class of 2025 group exhibition organised and curated by Sam P. Cashmore and Willie Franklin. Featuring the works of artists Alice Poyzer, Billy Osborn, Chloe Tibbatts, Dulcie Wagstaff, Kai Sawicki, Katie Waite, Sam P. Cashmore, Samuel Green, Sarut Thaworanunta, and Willie Franklin.
Shutter Hub Open 2025
A group show bringing together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition promoting the future of photography through diverse and creative imagery – taking over four floors of the ARB building at Cambridge University, transforming the space and covering the walls with hundreds of images.
11th Community Art Exhibition at Circular Art Space – Nov 2024
A community exhibition featuring 24 artists of all different mediums on a renovated double decker bus. In this exhibition I featured 4 images from my ‘To Be Loved’ project. This project is visual exploration of the evolution of relationships and how they represent a universal connection between us. Using archival images as inspiration. These images explore my relationship with my nan. When I was younger, every Wednesday I would go to my Nan’s after school she would make me dinner then pudding, usually 2 ginger nut biscuits and various fruit. Then we would watch the new episode of Downton Abbey whilst she braided my hair. Although our relationship has developed over the years, she still plaits my hair and cuts my fruit up.
‘Common Ground’ + labyrinth (mike tudor & Sebastian f. mahon) – oct 2024
An edition to Mike Tudor and Sebastian F. Mahon’s exhibition ‘Labyrinth’ at The Imperial Arcade in Brighton. 100 images from 50 photographers all based on the theme of ‘Common Ground’ as a part of Photo Fringe 2024. My image of Lauren and her mum from ‘To Be Loved’ was featured next to Emi O’Connell’s ‘My Dad & I’.
Shutter Hub Editions Yearbook 2024 – Aug 2024
An image from my Project ‘To Be Loved’ was chosen to be featured in Shutter Hub’s Yearbook exhibition. “
YEARBOOK is a group show, promoting the skill and talent of photographers working now. We invite you to explore the gallery and the huge range of styles and subjects from photographers across the world.”
Fashion Communication Collective – may 2023
An Exhibition showcasing 19 Fashion Communication 2023 graduates. Exploring themes of identity, the body & mind and fantasy. Displaying films, prints, books, publications, clothes, bags and toys. This exhibition represents us as creatives and how we want to be seen after we graduate.
Achievements/Awards
April 2024 – Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Giveaway
I raised £1025 for MS-UK by doing a giveaway of my own paintings and jewellery.
May 2023 – Fashion Communication Collective Exhibition
I produced a week long exhibition for myself and 19 other students during our final year to showcase our self directed projects.This event grossed nearly £1000.
Education
University of The West of England – MA Photography 2023-2025
University of The West of England – BA (Hons) Fashion Communication 2019-2023 (Student Rep 2022-2023)