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      Anita on August 30, 2010

      Mark, congrats on getting the project funded and thanks so much for the print and the chowder. It is amazing! mmmm!!! sincerely, Anita

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      Steve Patch on August 28, 2010

      Hey Mark, got the chowder! dinner tonight!

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      James & Robert on August 19, 2010

      Nice job Mark. We look forward to receiving our reward too. Such a nice summer, you must be really busy with new pics and work. talk later

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      Tinga Mastrelli on August 15, 2010

      Wonderful new shots Mark. I did receive my reward photo, so beautifully matted, and the comment it inspires as it hangs in my office is outdone only by my own appreciation. My grateful thanks.

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      Gerald Marchesi on June 19, 2010

      Hey Mark, Glad we got wind of this and pledged our support. We're so proud of you. Looks like you're going places. Keep up the good work. Will see you in Portland in September.
      Dad and Fran

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      James & Robert on June 18, 2010

      Mark, great job closing out the project. I would like to speak with you down the line about a project we are doing with the Maine Island Challenge (crowdsource buy an island and keeping it undeveloped). I may want to include your project on our website www.landicity.com -- or at least some photos. Good job, good cause -- thx for letting us back you.

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      Matthew Zappia on June 16, 2010

      Mark,
      We couldn't imagine a better person to preserve part of our culture with such a raw and gentle eye. The Zappia's are proud to promote such inspiration.
      Thank You,
      Matt, Dragana, Luciana

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      Chelsea Holden Baker on June 16, 2010

      Hi Mark, I attempted to pledge when you put this up, but something went askew-- it's now rectified, even though you're fully funded! Nice! I figured it wouldn't hurt to pad the top. Congratulations-- let's be in touch! -CHB

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      Anita on June 7, 2010

      I love love Portland. I hope your project get's funded! -Anita

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      Landicity on June 7, 2010

      What a great project and the photos are stunning. I pledged $50 but would like two photos instead of lobster -- can we do that?

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 21, 2010.

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A "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet for your car or refrigerator. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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An 11" x 14" limited edition print from this series in an archival matte AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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A quart of home cooked lobster and haddock chowder made with locally caught seafood purchased on the Portland Waterfront AND an 11" x 14" limited edition print from this series in an archival matte AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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A 16" x 20" limited edition print from this series in an archival matte AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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A 16" x 20" limited edition print from this series in a handmade hardwood frame AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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A 24" x 30" limited edition print from this series in a handmade hardwood frame AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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A 30" x 40" limited edition print from this series in a handmade hardwood frame AND a "Preserve Working Waterfronts" magnet. Along with my utmost gratitude and a credit on my blog.

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Mark Marchesi was born in 1977 in a suburb of NYC. As a child he enjoyed swimming, fishing in the Long Island Sound, and playing Nintendo. In 1995 Mark moved north to attend Maine College of Art in Portland and earned a BFA in photography four years later.

After college he worked for short periods as a waterfront laborer, a sternman on a lobster boat, a stone mason and a digital photographic printer, and lived for short periods in NYC, San Diego, Arizona and Oregon. Mark's images have been exhibited in group shows throughout the US and Europe, most notably Unframed First Look at Sean Kelly Gallery and Hey, Hot Shot Winners Showcase at Jen Bekman Gallery. He had his first solo exhibition in 2008 at Nelson Hancock Gallery in Brooklyn.

In 2005, expecting to become a father, Mark moved back to Maine to establish roots. Currently he resides in the historic harbor town of South Portland with his wife Michelle and daughters Isabella and Penelope.

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