The Retina's Eye

what is...

THE RETINA'S EYE

In 1995, the artist Brian Hannan used the name as a way to identify his personal creative work.  As the name spread and gained notoriety, the name no longer became just a persona, but an idea ...  A dream.

In 1997, The Retina's Eye became not just a business, but a multi faceted venue of art, design and music.  It is a culmination of ideas put together by The Retina's Eye and the colleagues of artists, musicians and DJs.

Welcome to a new world.

Welcome to a new understanding.

Welcome to The Retina's Eye

what is ...

THE DESIGN STUDIO

When The Retina's Eye was first created, the original purpose was to create a fine art persona for the creative work being produced.  After the first couple of years,  it was noticed that there was a growing need beyond the fine art for a more applicable and commercial outlet for small business, bands, record labels and musical artists.

In 2000, The Design Studio was born, creating impressive design work consisting of flyers, posters, CD and record cover designs.  The Design Studio continues to work with other small music artists, business and record labels with their creative needs.

Who's behind it all ...

Born and raised in Sudbury, Massachusetts, Brian Hannan had the rare pleasure of being influenced by the clash of New England landscapes, 70's music and the effect urban sprawl was having on his generation.  At a very early age, Brian had an affinity for art and architecture.  Eventually he moved to Columbus, Ohio to study Architecture at The Ohio State University.  Being disillusioned by the program, Brian left the university to find his eventual true calling, Fine Art Photography.  Practically self-taught in various media, he has had several exhibits as a new and emerging folk artist and has worked personally with national artists and educators.

Brian is best known for his abstracts, rock & roll and portraiture photography.  He always looks to the theory of the waking dream and the curiosity of the unknown.  Influenced by such photographic artists as Moriyama, Wynn Bullock, Dorothea Lange, Yukara Shimizu, Byrd Williams, Miranda Lichtenstein, Frank Darius, Dirk Konigsfeld and Ralph Peters, he hopes to push forward an independent style that not only conveys a message, but brings out a personal and emotional response from his art work.

Brian Hannan currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with his family and friends.  For the last several years, he has represented himself with the persona “The Retina’s Eye”.