Let me introduce myself, my name is Kassena Hillman. To answer your first question, so the story goes I was named after a cousin whose father made up the name. I have been told through the years that Kassena is the name of a Russian card game, a district in New York (different spelling), the name of a star system, and most recently the name of a people and language in Ghana. All of them, thanks to Google, I have been able to prove so far with exception to the star system, bummer.

After receiving my Bachelors of Photography from Drexel University in 2004 I began working for their photography program. In 2005 I started my current adjunct instruction position at the university, teaching introductory photography, intermediate photography and photographic bookbinding. Along with my current teaching and work I continue to develop my own personal photography while finishing up my Masters of Instruction.

My ongoing Merged Series work; which explores the physical and emotional connections and boundaries experienced in committed relationships, as well as my landscape work of Germany has been exhibited in several juried exhibitions locally throughout the past four years. I am currently working a new project which is still in its development stage.

My second passions are traveling and food. I am obsessed with experiencing new cultures, foods, and countries as often as possible. It’s my philosophy that these things can open our minds to new ways of thinking and being, as well as just finding something delicious.

Enjoy the site and be sure to check out the professional links. One of the greatest parts of living in Philadelphia is being able to meet some really talented artists and designers. I have dedicated a page to these folks.