Jon Kolkin, M.D., has balanced his career as a photographer with his career as a physician for decades. In his role as a physician he has twenty years of experience as an international medical volunteer. In his role as a photographer he focuses on projects that convey concepts central to living a healthier, less stressful and more balanced life.
Dr. Kolkin has exhibited in over 20 solo exhibitions in museums and art galleries throughout the United States and abroad. He has also served on the faculty of Maine Media Workshops and is a frequent presenter on topics related to life balance, the creative process and mindfulness. His Inner Harmony series alone has received over 20 international photography awards and was published twice in LensWork Magazine.
Jon Kolkin has spearheaded numerous compassion-centered initiatives including the ongoing Shades of Compassion North American traveling museum exhibition (shadesofcompassion.org), and the North American summit, Fostering Compassion and Universal Ethics through Museums. This gathering brought museum professionals to India for a conference and private audience with the Dalai Lama. He also co-chaired the Dalai Lama-Raleigh Initiative and serves on the Mayor's Compassion Commission. He collaborated with the North American Office of Tibet and producer Art Howard in creating the documentary film, Man of Compassion: Stories of the 14th Dalai Lama, with participation by Presidents Obama, Clinton and George W. Bush along with other notable figures.
Due to his experience as a physician, artist and Integrative Medicine health coach, his presentations attract a broad range of audiences.
