Marico Fayre
Artist Statement:
“Between one breath and the next, a moment is captured. Frozen. A story is created that will come to define the memories of a place, a day, an emotion. And it is recreated by every viewer. There is truth and fiction in every frame.
Photography is often described as a solitary art practice, but I don’t see it that way. Whether photographing myself or other people, I work directly with the power of being seen and the vulnerability and courage needed to allow yourself to be the subject/object of the gaze.
Visibility is a key to reclaiming our agency in a system that was built to make us small–or erase us completely. And it is done through many everyday choices. Land stewardship is activism. Living intentionally is activism. Creating communities that disrupt the status quo is activism. Visibility is activism. By sharing our own stories, we can begin to unwind the centuries of unquestioning oppression.
Storytelling permeates all of my endeavors. I draw upon myth, the ebb and flow of nature, poetry, psychology, and performance to explore connection and transformation, combining personal stories with universal experiences. This is my art–witnessing and creating in equal measure.”
Artist Bio:
“Marico Fayre is a photographic artist whose work explores vulnerability, solitude, mental illness, LGBTQ+ identity, and the search for belonging. She is also an educator, brand director, curator, and co-founder of Small Talk Collective and Poetica Press. Marico approaches art as an intrinsic part of human experience, bringing a deep curiosity about the connection between creation, well-being, and cultural impact. She is passionate about supporting and amplifying historically underrepresented voices including women, queer folx, neurodiverse, and BIPOC artists. Based in Portland, OR, Marico loves traveling in order to expand how she experiences the world and connects with other creators.”