Cassidy Thurber

Cassidy Thurber (b. 2002, Ossipee, NH) was born to a man who smoked Camel Blue cigarettes and worked at the gas station, and to a self-willed woman who fought people at the local apartment complex. Raised by her grandfather, she has found a home in making photographic stories about her life and siblings’ upbringing. Cassidy’s photographic research for what “family” and belonging means, led her creative path in the last few years. Her endeavors have cumulated several handmade artist’s books and a large collection of photographs. With a deep love for photobooks, she is the co-owner of Underwear Sleepover Publishing Company.

Cassidy’s work was featured in ‘Group Effort,’ on view August 10-September 1, 2024.

“Since entering early adulthood, I realized my understanding of what family means and how I was raised is very different than most others experiences. My photographs are inspired by the connections and experiences that we all share as individuals within the family and how these dynamics can shape a child into an adult by.”