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 present throughout their life, 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 an artistic voice 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. They feel that the unpredictable and imperfect nature of film reflects our humanity too.
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 photos have been published in the San Francisco Chronicle and Washington Post, and featured in several juried group shows.
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EXHIBITIONS
Far & Wide - New Mexico Art League
Jan-Feb 2025
A juried group show featuring a landscape photograph from the series Wild.
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
May 2017
Photographs from undergraduate works.
Spheres of Influence - Arts Benicia Gallery
Mar 2017
Featured a photograph from undergraduate works and an untitled self-portrait.
Print And/Or Book - Academy of Art University Gallery
July 2014 - Aug 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, including 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.
Washington Post
November 10, 2022
Photograph for an article covering the fight for better wages for early educators in New Mexico.
San Francisco Chronicle
May 22. 2014
Photographs for the Oberlin Dance Company on opening show, Boulders and Bones.
AWARDS
Fujifilm Young Talent Award
Nov 2018
Placed on the shortlist for the Fujifilm Young Talent Award.
Spring Show - Academy of Art University Gallery
May 2017
Awarded Director’s Choice for the single image submission category. Photograph from works created during undergrad.