The Retina's Eye: About the artist Brian Hannan

About The Artist

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 Photography, Sculpture and Multi-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
friends and loved ones. For the last several years, he has
represented himself with the persona “The Retina’s Eye”.