About Marie-Pier (MP)
Marie-Pier (MP) Frigon is a photographer currently based in Albuquerque, NM. It’s hard to pinpoint when they first began taking photos because cameras of various kinds were always present in their childhood, but they began photographing more intentionally in 2012 when they created a portfolio of images to apply to film school. They later transferred into a photography program after falling in love with still images and finding more joy in photography.
Marie-Pier’s work seeks to capture and preserve moments of connection that reflect the beauty and imperfections of humanity. They love the tactile feeling of handling film, and frequently work with 35mm, medium format, and Polaroid film.
Marie-Pier received their BFA in Photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco (May 2017) where they received the Director’s Choice award for an individual image submission at the 2017 AAU Spring Show. Their work has been published in BobCut Mag and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as featured in several juried group shows. They were featured on the shortlist of Burn Magazine’s Fujifilm/Young Talent Award (Nov 2018).
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EXHIBITIONS
Portraits: Beyond the Exterior - Online Gallery
Dec 2024
An online gallery curated by Polly Gaillard featuring an image from the series Selfies.
Fictional Narrative - Online Gallery
Dec 2018
An online gallery curated by Emma Powell featuring an image from undergraduate works.
Pin-Up - Classic Cars West Gallery
May - June 2017
A juried group show curated by OFF Space San Francisco featuring three photographs from undergraduate works.
Spring Show - Academy of Art University Gallery
July 2014 - August 2014
Awarded Director’s Choice for the single image submission category. Photograph from works created during undergrad.
Spheres of Influence - Arts Benicia Gallery
March 2017
Featured a photograph from undergraduate works and an untitled self-portrait.
Print And/Or Book - Academy of Art University Gallery
July 2014 - August 2014
A large juried student showcase featuring several pieces from both the bookmaking and printmaking departments. Featured a book containing self-portraits and poetry.
A to B: Art in Transit - Associated Student Art Gallery
February - March 2013
A juried student showcase at San Francisco State University exploring topics of transportation in the Bay Area. Featured a portrait taken on public transit.
PUBLICATIONS
Framed Instant Zine
November 2024
Artist feature and interview in the first edition of Framed Instant, featuring images from the series Selfies.
Lux the Zine
April 2023
Featured on the cover of the 2023 edition of Lux the Zine (Vol 3), with two images included inside.
San Francisco Chronicle
May 22. 2014
Photographs for the Oberlin Dance Company on opening show, Boulders and Bones.
AWARDS
Fujifilm/Young Talent Award
2018
Placed on the shortlist for the Fujifilm/Young Talent Award.