Mary Anne Funk

Multimedia journalist, visual anthropologist and documentary photographer. Mary Anne is focused on stories pertaining to the human condition. “When we put a face and voice to the statistics, we make it universal and relatable” ~ Mary Anne Funk

Homepage: http://www.maryannefunk.com

Admiration and Inspiration

Paving the Way A Profile of a Practitioner by Mary Anne Funk I have long admired Robin Morgan. I am inspired by her ongoing commitment to provide a place for the voice of women.  Robin is a co-founder of the Women’s Media Center for which she hosts a weekly podcast, WMC Live Robin uses her […]

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Visual Poem: Beautiful Lives Lost Portrait Project

Beautiful Lives Lost Portrait Project with Artist Quin Sweetman. By Mary Anne Funk

At a loss for what to do after hearing about the mass shooting in Las Vegas, artist Quin Sweetman turned to her art and her artist community to find a way to honor the lives of those who were lost. Together they started the Beautiful Lives Lost Portrait Project. Visual Poem: Beautiful Lives Lost Portrait […]

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Visual Poem: The Art of Service

Chad Chappelle Art of Service by Mary Anne Funk

With the windows open and the sound of the rain, Chad and I sat down in his studio to talk about how art has saved his life and how it has connected him to the community. This visual poem is a short reflection of his journey. The rain provides a soothing comfort for Chad. Chad […]

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