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.