Still from “The Sopranos”
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We did an interview over at Mull It Over about our move and our newest series “Disambiguation,” please enjoy!
M. & A.
JONATHAN CHERRY: How did you both come to be photographing together in collaboration?
MAX J MARSHALL: We’re both artist and we’re in a relationship. We both respect each other’s work and are open to contemporary ideas. My weaknesses are her strengths and vice-versa.
ANDREA P NGUYEN: It was definitely a natural progression. Making art is very insular and intimate process for me… and who better to share that with than the person you’re closest to?
JC: Any emerging artists inspiring you at the moment?
MJM: I think Je Suis Une Bande de Jeunes is a good example of what a ‘new’ collective is capable of. Not only do they make photographs, they put together their own books, other artist’s books, have a great curatorial eye, and a strong web presence.
APN: The collective Lakes Were Rivers based out of Austin and mostly comprises of our former professors. I especially respect Barry Stone for navigating through contemporary photography with a really smart eye and allowing other artistic mediums intervene and reconfigure the photographic process.
JC: What is Disambiguation all about?
MJM: We’re recreating photographs taken from Wikipedia pages that demonstrate scientific concepts and principles. Then the photographs are put back into the public forum to replace the original ones we used for our source material.
APN: We also like the contemporary language our photographs are dealing with while being very grounded by a scientific principle. It definitely speaks to the science nerd in Max.
JC: Where are you currently living and how is it shaping you?
APN: We both live in Austin, Texas. I’d say Austin is very small and communal with the obvious and great potential to grow (art scene wise). It definitely is a good place to make work, but you have to push yourself here or you can become prey to its lackadaisical nature.
MJM: Food trucks. The only way they shape me is round. But really, we are leaving Austin for the same reasons that we have enjoyed it. New York is a more aggressive environment with bigger rewards.
JC: Any big plans for 2012?
MJM & APN: NEW YORK CITY. (our big move in March)
JC: Any advice to recent photography graduates?
MJM: Look at work. Be serious about what makes a good photograph. Keep up with your own studio practice. And most of all show your work! Whether it be in solo shows, group shows, blogs, or even take up photos and invite friends over.
APN: You should probably get a job, whether you like it or not.
JC: Favourite tree?
APN: Not palm trees, that’s for sure.
MJM: Christmas trees, because of the way that cats play with them.
Pour notre chat, Ducky.
We went to Coney Island to the NY Aquarium to do some research on a new project… maybe? It was pretty empty and we were able to haggle them in for 2 adult tickets for $5. (I lie, it was the Friday afternoon ‘suggested donation’ deal)
It smelled a little weird, but ended up being a perfect afternoon.
We will see what comes of the ocean and it’s vastness and all the weird creatures that we met.
And we’re psyched about being in this show, too.
Looking forward to participating in SEEDLESS! Great to see a few of my friends from Texas made it in too! Check out the Wandering Bears Collective.
Bobby
