"Around the World in 17 Days" Photographs by Chris Bavaria February 15 - March 13, 2011

New Exhibit!
"Around the World in 17 Days"
Photographs by Chris Bavaria
February 15 - March 13, 2011
Opening Reception February 18, 2011 6-10pm

Artist Statement:

Around The World In 17 Days documents a rather spur of the moment trip that took me to Japan, China, Egypt, and France in only 17 days. It was quite ambitious to absorb it all in such a short period of time. But the photographs embody the feelings of utter stimulation and unprecedented gratification that took place. This series is a proposition to everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and go explore new places.

I photograph everyday people and places. When you walk by them you might not even give a second glance. We always seem to be in such a hurry, we never have time to stop and really observe our surroundings. Quite often there is a lot going on beneath the surface and first appearances can be misleading.

That being said, I like to focus on subjects that may be neglected or have a common-like connotation to them. The mundane can easily transform into something beautiful. Everything has a story and I try to tell it through my photographs.

Bio

Chris Bavaria is a photojournalist based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He received a BA in Art from Millersville University and an MFA in documentary photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

You can see his work on The Travel Channel, AOL, Brooklyn Vegan, Fight Magazine, Effort Fanzine, and Caveat Lector Bi-Annual.

www.chrisbavaria.com