About

Mo Khovaylo knew since childhood, something in the visual arts field was going to be his lifelong journey. Studying art and design in college gave a foundational knowledge, honed his instincts and energized his creativity. The combination of abstract paintings of the New York School in the 60’s and the “less is more” minimalism being taught in industrial design at the time has had a direct influence on his photography. Although there’s also technical and marketing aspects to it, a major part of industrial design as a visual art is ultimately imagination, sculpture and aesthetics. Based in Colorado for four decades gave ready access to the unique and wondrous landforms of the west and southwest. He retired in 2005 from his profession as industrial designer, the year after receiving the industries’ “Academy Award” in order to focus on his next chapter - fine art photography. I just try to create images that express my vision and if someone connects with what I’ve done, I’m honored.

Awards

2023, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: Landscape

2023, TIFA, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art : Landscape

2022, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: Minimalism

2021, LensWork Publishing, Our Magnificent Planet 2021

2020, LensWork Publishing, Our Magnificent Planet 2020

2020, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, OneShot : Movement : Nature

2020, Px3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris, Honorable Mention, Nature / Landscape

2020, Review Santa Fe 100

2019, LensWork Publishing, Seeing in SIXES 2019

2018, Px3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris, Bronze, Fine Art: Landscape

2018, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: Landscape

2018, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Nature: Landscape

2018, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Nature: Other

2017, IPA - International Photography Awards, 2nd Prize Winner, Fine Art: Landscape

2017, TIFA - Tokyo International Foto Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art / Landscape

2016, IPA - International Photography Awards, 3 Honorable Mentions, Fine Art: Abstract

2015, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Nature: Seasons

2015, IPA - International Photography Awards, 2 Honorable Mentions, Fine Art: Landscape

2015, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Nature: Landscape

2015, IPA - International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art: Abstract

Design Awards and Publications

2004, IDSA - Industrial Designers Society of America, IDEA Gold Award, Computer Equipment

2004, Business Week Magazine, Annual Design Awards, July 5, 2004

2004, American Photo Magazine, Editor’s Choice, The Best of the Best, July/August 2004

2003, Fortune Magazine, the 25 best (designed) products of the year, December 22, 2003

77 U.S. patents spanning from the shape of a soft drink bottle to the attachment method of an artificial hip.