Why did Trish Morrissey photograph two snails on her face?

In this Sofa Session Martin Parr is in conversation with photographer Trish Morrissey
Their discussion ranges from Trish’s first engagement with photography and the work of Diane Arbus, through to the importance of the family album in her work, before looking in more detail at her projects where the photographs ‘are performances’ in collaboration with strangers’ families, her own children and historic archives.
Trish’s show Autofictions; Twenty Years of Photography and Film is running at the Photo Museum, Ireland from 23 November 2023 - 10 February 2024
Produced by the Martin Parr Foundation.
Filmed and edited by Alexander Parkyn-Smith alexanderparkynsmith
Filmed in February 2023

[@pitmanra]

These interviews are golden.

[@MartinParrFDN]

Thank you @pitmanra - we aim to share the depth and variety photographers passing through the foundation have to offer

[@blackcygnus3177]

Another awesome interview, I love the Sofa Sessions so much. Thank you for producing them they are a valuable insight into the background, inspiration and motivation of some wonderful photographers. As usual Martin is awesome in his interviewing technique!

[@MartinParrFDN]

Thank you for commenting. It is great to get feedback from our viewers and to know how people are interested in learning about photographers background, inspiration and working practices

[@liveinaweorg]

Wonderful as always and such a smashing insight. Trish is special.

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