Shannon Binns - tout existe à Paris [all exists in paris]

Each day this week I will highlight one of the artists from this month's show. Tonight's artist is Shannon Binns. I first met Shannon last year when he was applying for the Arts & Science Council's Cultural Leadership Training program. I was immediately impressed by his enthusiasm for the arts. Later, while visiting The Light Factory, Charlotte's photography museum, I learned of Shannon's interest in photography. Shannon is super-involved in the Charlotte arts scene, and we are lucky to have him here. I'm excited to be the first to show his work.

Shannon has lived and traveled throughout the world. You can tell by the shots in this show that he connects with the places he travels to. As with many of us, Shannon discovered that Paris is a mystical place, a place where simple scenes reflect strong emotions. In his photographs of strikingly familiar scenes of Paris, Shannon uncovers the interplay between the basic elements--Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water--and human nature, distilled to Love and Strife.

la fontaine [fountain] - 11x14 - $200

la fontaine [fountain] - 11x14 - $200 SOLD

le feu [fire] - 16x20 - $275

le ballon [balloon] - 11x14 - $200

l'eau [water] - 16x20 - $275

la terre [earth]- 16x20 - $275

le café [coffee] - 11x14 - $200

la rue [street] - 20x30 - $450

le vent [wind] - 16x20 - $275

la boulangerie [bakery] - 20x30 - $450

All of these images are printed on archival paper, mounted on foam core, and are available for viewing at Pantone 278 @ South End Home, 1710 Camden Road or by appointment. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Marc Gustafson

Gallery Pantone 278

704.724.0440

GalleryPantone278@gmail.com