The pictures he did decide to choose are of a magnitude large enough for the viewer to "dive" into. Allowing the viewer to ask the photograph questions and obtain the desired answers, slowly, while keeping a part of the mystery a secret. A series filled with people in a variety of places portraying a form of play, a trick of repetition. In terms of liking the work, Bernard-Reymond hopes that viewers and critics like this work for its presented tricks in terms of theory about photography, reality and our relationship to nature and space. The "Intervalles Series" is noted by some as being his best work while others are claiming it not to be. I find it interesting how Bernard-Reymond reacts to his critics; he seems to enjoy the notion that critics cannot agree on what is his best work. He claims it to be a "good sign11" that critics are in disagreement over his work. This is an interesting way of looking at this issue. Instead of looking at it negatively Bernard-Reymond takes this controversy as a form of encouragement and self-motivation'.

This self-motivation is evident within his art. The photographer strives to learn from his past works and is careful about presenting new ideas-those, which Bernard-Reymond has developed as a result of attending art school. By obtaining an education, I agree with Bernard-Reymond when he stated that, "it causes an individual to develop their ideas faster than someone outside of school.12" An education provides such a wide variety of concepts and aspects, causing an artist to constantly be consuming history about their practice; while at the same time made to think of their next idea or project.

Looking directly at the work of Bernard-Reymond and its resemblance to that of the early photographers Marey and Muybridge, Bernard-Reymond struggles with the issue of whether or not he would be considered a "pure photographer" like those he studied. According to the definition of photography: picture taken by means of chemical action of light on sensitive film on basis of glass, paper or metal13, Bernard-Reymond's treatment does put the art form in "danger." But who is to say that photography cannot be considered an image that has been altered in one way or another. Why does it have to be something directly out of reality? A photograph is supposed to capture its audience and who is to say that a "created" image, not directly from reality, would be unable to create a receptive audience.

The objective behind one's work is always hard to pin point, but within the interview Bernard-Reymond sums it up perfectly with the notions of Garry Winogrand, who states that, "I take photographs just because I want to see how it looks photographed". This simple concept of presenting different views on the world is what attracts audiences. Viewers want to be given contextual hints but at the same time a sense of mystery when viewing art; they want to gain a sense of understanding, an "intellectual benefit" as Bernard-Reymond has stated and that is exactly what he produces. The notion of who we are and where we belong are questions that the population seeks to find the answers for. Bernard-Reymond tackles these questions within his work and it is due to trying to answer these questions that the works appeal to a universal audience. This appeal is evident within the "Intervalle Series" and it works well in terms of defining Bernard-Reymond's style. These simple images complicate the everyday life wherein the viewer projects themselves within the image plane and final depictions.

Remembering that reciting earlier artworks can create a more receptive audience, Mathieu Bernard-Reymond believes it is imperative and beneficial that an artist go through educational training, which will contextualize one's knowledge and experiences. The artists that one may encounter during his or her time at school may or may not directly influence one's style of work but the technological, historical, and social skills accumulated will prove invaluable. Bernard-Reymond has presented the notion that his vast array of knowledge and skills within his works are due to his diverse education in political science, art history and from studio art school. As a result artist Bernard-Reymond does not fall into one specific category, he depicts a montage of images and concepts which audiences have come to relish.

These many years of educational training have played an extensive role within the artistic life of Mathieu Bernard-Reymond. It surely has helped with his indexical nature and style for his works and sculpted him into the artist he is today. However, as Bernard-Reymond states, no amount of instruction can create natural creativity and talent for the photographer. Audiences are given the opportunity to experience his work by picturing themselves within the scene in front of them. In deed, Mathieu Bernard-Reymond is content if his works address his concepts and act as a form of escape from the speed of everyday life these images provide an answer to where am I?

Footnotes:
11 quote of Mathieu Bernard-Reymond during interview
12 quote of Mathieu Bernard-Reymond during interview
13 definition from The Concise Oxford Dictionary