White Walls…
We are honored to be recognized by White Walls News. Would love to try and show images from the project at their gallery in the future…
From their website:
“We commend Sean Desmond and John Elliot: two San Francisco residents who are taking a stand for the Tenderloin. They view this neighborhood through an artistic filter, drawing beauty out of the gray landscape that backdrops the underbelly of SF society. Their mission:
‘The Tenderloin Project is an ongoing artistic endeavor focused on one of San Francisco’s most marginalized neighborhoods, The Tenderloin. Utilizing the interactive mediums of photography and film, we aim to capture a compelling and honest portrait of this diverse community.’
This video was created using still photographs by Sean Desmond, documenting our very own Tenderloin neighborhood. Take a moment to see things from a new perspective.”
“White Walls Gallery has served as the premier destination for urban art since 2005. Combined with The Shooting Gallery just next door, the 4,000 square feet space is one of the largest art galleries on the West Coast. Named for the plain white walls that serve as the backdrop to art pieces, White Walls aims to do just that: take a backseat to the real focus – the art. (And yes, we have white walls.)
“Owner, Justin Giarla, has extensive experience in the urban art world and his galleries have helped establish many artists’ careers. Justin also serves on the Hospitality House Art Auction committee where he gives back to the Tenderloin community that houses his galleries.”