by David Geisler
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?
Dave: Name a photographer(s) whose work you respect and admire.
Dave: What famous artists have influenced you, and how?
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?
Dave: How have you handled the business side of being an artist?
Dave: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Dave: What advice would you give to an artist just starting out?
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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[…] admin put an intriguing blog post on “Far Flung.” Here’s a quick excerpt: 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 dont have to hold another… […]
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