ABOUT
Marissa Alper
Marissa Alper is a photo based artist residing in New York, NY. Her camera acts as a barrier
from interaction but also as a longing to connect to the world. She uses it to remember events
and people while creating something tangible so that others don’t forget her. Interested in the
strength of the female bond, the dynamic of familial relationships, and the aging process,
Marissa explores her experience reconciling with the liminality that encompasses every stage of life.
Inspired by her grandmother who is a Holocaust Survivor, she is currently working on a project about Holocaust Survivors and their grandchildren.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
(2019) εїз (Butterfly), Cherry Gallery, Richmond VA
(2018) Last Home, The Anderson Gallery, Richmond VA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
(2019) Moments of Intimacy, The Mast, Atlanta GA
(2019) Summer Solstice, Candela Gallery, Richmond VA
(2019) 3511 P ST, Capital One Extended Media Gallery, Richmond VA
(2019) Housing X: Rethink The Box, Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond VA
(2019) Photo Velvet, 3015 Cutshaw Ave, Richmond VA
(2019) Home Sweet Home, The Anderson Gallery, Richmond VA
(2018) 67, GlogauAIR Gallery, Berlin Germany
(2018) Solstice, Candela Gallery, Richmond VA
(2018) Ambiguously Yours, The HofGarden, Richmond VA
(2018) 55 Year In Reverse, Humble Arts Foundation, New York NY
(2017) Lil' Snoot, Valet Gallery, Richmond VA
(2017) Oddkins, The Anderson Gallery, Richmond VA
(2015) Miley What’s Good, Yellow Zone Artspace, Richmond VA
EXPERIENCE
(2019-Present) The Rubia Group for SERCAP, Freelance Documentary Photographer
(2018-Present) Patterson Lawson “The Alzheimer’s Photography Project,” Photography Assistant
(2018-2019) VCUarts, Art Foundations Administrative Specialist
(2017-2019) Oakwood Arts, Assistant Teacher & Administrative Intern
(2016-2018) VCUarts, Art Foundations Administrative Assistant
(2018) Oakwood Arts' Inaugural Summer Benefit Auction at Candela Gallery, Art Handling
(2015-Present) Freelance Music & Event Photography
(2017) International Center of Photography NYC, Teen Academy & The Point Darkroom Teaching Assistant
PUBLICATIONS
(2018) Find Rangers, Issue #17
(2018) The Commonwealth Times
(2018) Viator Issue 3
(2018) Artistas Sean Unidos
(2018) Self Publish Be Happy Library
(2018) Cowhouse studios Community Update
(2018) LomoWomen
(2018) The Commonwealth Times
(2018) Curated by Girls
(2018) Lenscratch, Favorite Photograph of 2017
(2017) Yogurt Magazine "Desirable Body" Photo Book
(2017) The Ladies Network
(2017) Ink Magazine 9.2, Club Kids Editorial
(2017) C 41 Magazine
(2017) Girl Gaze project
(2016) Ink Magazine
(2014) The Chaffey Review, Volume 12
HONORS AND AWARDS
(2019) SPE Student Award for Innovations in Imaging
(2016-2019) VCUarts Dean's List
(2017) VCUarts Internship Support Grant
(2015) Naomi Winston Scholarship in 2D art, 2nd place
RESIDENCIES
(2018) GlogauAIR Residency, Berlin Germany