“Far Flung” ~ Meet Andrea Algiers

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by David Geisler

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Andrea Algiers, a recent MIAD graduate, is currently exhibiting her newest collection of photographs at 716: Fine Art. The title of her exhibit is “Far Flung” and it will be on display until November 18th, 2007 at the gallery. Andrea has this to say about her exhibit:

“Everyday I observe the vastness of my surroundings along with how minimal it can be. I have this constant awareness of the small role I play in the immense space that surrounds me. My connection with the space is based on the understanding I have of it, or lack there of.
These photographs represent the search to find my relationship with this space. It is a space that I strive to understand. I break down my environment to its most minimal form, in order to show its relationship to me and to its superior plane.”

Recently, I had the opportunity to ask Andrea some questions about her life as an artist.

Dave: What first inspired your interest in photography? What continues to inspire you?
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Andrea: I have always been involved in art. In high school I was always in art classes. I took my first photography class in high school and became really involved with the process. That is what continues to inspire me today, the process of going out and creating images from what is around me along with the square format that I have to condense everythning into.

Dave: Name a photographer(s) whose work you respect and admire.

Andrea: William Eggleston, his work is very minimal he photographs anything and everything. He finds the most unique and vibrant subjects within everyday ordinary things.

Dave: What famous artists have influenced you, and how?

Andrea:
Alec Soth, who is a contemporary photographer has had a huge influence on my work. He works by photographing
images that usually have very interesting stories behind them, his work is done through his travels. My images don’t have “stories” but I feel they can evoke thoughts and questions. I want the viewer to analyze and question the images I produce just as I did when I took them.

Diane Arbus, she photographed people that were viewed as “freaks” usually photographing dwarfs, nudists, mental patients etc. Even though I love her work it is the format that she shoots in that has influenced me the most. She used a medium format camera shooting in a square format. Shooting in a square’ can be very challenging, which is what I love about it!

Dave: Would you give a brief walk through your workflow?

Andrea: My work flow is very simple, I just get in my car and drive. That’s one of the things I love about photography, I can just pick up and go. I drive around for a while then revisit where I’ve been, get out and compose a shot. A lot of times they never work out and what I have in mind isn’t what I see through the camera so I move on. I use a Hasselblad and I still shoot film. Once the film is developed I scan them into the computer, color correct them and print. I dont do any manipulation to them.

Dave: How have you handled the business side of being an artist?

Andrea: The business side of being an artist is very difficult. I have sold work and have networked myself through other artists. I have been involved in 2 shows prior to my 716 show. I have done a few studio shoots, but as far as making a living out of being an artist, I dont see that happening anytime soon. As long as I can continue to make art I’m okay with it.

Dave: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Andrea: In 10 years I hope to have started my own photography business. I want my own studio and equipment and I want to be able to freelance myself enough so that I don’t have to hold another job.

Dave: What advice would you give to an artist just starting out?

Andrea: Make sure you stick with what you want and love to do. As long as you stick to what makes you happy you will be successful.

Andrea Algiers you have been “Exposed”.

You can contact Andrea through her myspace page

David Geisler is the owner of 716: Fine Art, now located in downtown Racine

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