Marc McFadyen

Bio
Since Marc’s childhood, he has always been fascinated by photography and began printing photos in the darkroom at age 16. In his 20’s he lived in France for three years and worked largely with black and white photography, developing images in his homemade darkroom. He then spent eight years in China continuing his photography practice. Marc then returned to New Zealand and studied a Bachelor of Design and Visual arts in 2011 at UNITEC. He then continued on to study a Masters of Fine Arts in 2015 at the University of Auckland, Elam School of Fine Arts.

Marc enjoys working with different cultures and local communities, which give him the opportunity to engage with his favourite subjects- people and their stories. 

Exhibitions
-2023, 13-21 May. Behind & Between.
^{IUSD, Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye.}
-2022, 5-13 Nov. 444  Encounter.
^{IUSD, Balat, Istanbul, Türkiye.}
–2018, 13-24 June. Auckland Festival of photography, Volition. ^{Studio 541, Auckland, New Zealand.} 
-2017, 16-25 June. Sense of self.
^{Studio 541, Auckland, New Zealand.} 
-2016, 23-31 August. Loss of HigherIntelligence, Emerging Artist Exhibition and Auction.
^{Studio 541, Auckland, New Zealand.} 
-2016, 24-26 Nov. Departures, Wanderings and Homecomings ( Mamasa Ceremony)
^{Elam Project Space, Auckland University, New Zealand.} 
-2015 Flourish.
^{Elam Project Space, Auckland University, New Zealand.} 
-2013, 3-15 July. Thoroughfare – Auckland Photography festival.
^{Church Unlimited Cafe, Auckland, New Zealand.} 
– 2013 Tim Jane Juli eDavid and Maureen.
^{Exhibition Space, Unitect, Auckland, New Zealand.}
– 2012 TheProphets
^{Dimgo Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand.}
– 2012 Refuge
^{Dimgo Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand.}
– 2012 In His Image – Former Yugoslav community.
Exhibition Space, Unitect, Auckland, New Zealand.
– 2012 Honeymoon
^{Exhibition Space, Auckland, New Zealand.}
– 2011 The Blue Community. Auckland Festival of photography
^{PacknShed Cafe, Auckland, New Zealand.}
– 2007 A Thing of Beauty
^{Shanghai, China.}
– 1999 Bodily Profit
^{Cafe, Paris, France.}
– 1998 A Millennium Project
-1993-1998 Bodily Exercise Profits a Little

Education
– Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (2017)
The University Of Auckland- Faculty of Education and Social Work
– Master of Fine Arts (2015-2016)
The University Of Auckland Specialised in Photography, Moving Image and Sculpture/Installation
-Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (2011-2013) UNITEC
Specialised in Photography and Book Design
– TESOL Teacher training (2003) China, Shanghai.

Employment
-2022-Current. Freelancer & Thinker/Skateboard coach/Traveller.
-2018-2021. Auckland, New Zealand. Onehunga High School. Visual Art and Photography Teacher.
-2012-2017. Auckland, New Zealand. Jeremy Hill Photography. Assistant Photographer.
-2009-2017. China and New Zealand. Freelance Photography.
-June 2008 – Mar 2010. Shanghai, China. English teacher at ‘Inter’ Language Academy.
-Sep 2005 – May 2008. Shanghai, China. Personal English tutor.
-Sep 2003 – Jun 2004. Shanghai, China. Yew-Wah International Language School.
-Sep 2002 – Sep 2003. Shanghai, China. UKEAS and Harvard Kids Kindergarten.
-Sep1999 – Aug 2002. Paris, France. Male Nanny (Au Pair).
-Sep1997 – Aug 1998. ECM Music Shop Assistant Manager.