Between The Frames - TEDxOlympia
Socially engaged artist, Michael B. Maine, shares his story of learning how some of the most important moments occur when he puts down the camera. His process of working with clients and subjects is a slow one intended to build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect and appreciation.
Segment on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy
Photographer Michael Maine addresses homogeneity with his latest project "Homogeneity is a Myth." Maine shares his own experiences and explains how he uses photography as a tool to bridge communities that might not otherwise know each other.
Who am I?
I am a socially engaged creative, extremely curious about social systems. I'm most alive when learning from and with others in individual or small groups. I love that people often share with me things they haven't admitted to even themselves yet.
What do I do?
I make pictures. I practice and experiment with various forms of media (especially visual media) to think about and process the stuff that is constantly on my mind. For me, art is about acknowledging and appreciating the dignity and beauty that is everywhere.
Why does it matter?
I wake up in the morning and say things like, "Today I get to work with this cool person, on this cool project, at this cool place." That wasn't always the case. I'd like to think I can make help make the world a better place, but at the very least, I can bring myself to it better.