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.

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