The *A* Gallery on Occidental Park is pleased to present work by photographer Shannon Strauss from Tacoma, WA. opening to coincide with the First Thursday Art Walk on September 5, 2019. [image: A piece of wood Description automatically generated] *Artist** Statement:* Decay explores the rapid deterioration of abandoned structures. Strauss uses the visceral human response to condemned places and shows the humanity of these buildings through light and composition. What was once seen as a detriment reanimates with light and new growth. The imagery— depicted as void yet detailed— brings a haunting beauty to a world long forgotten. *Artist** Bio:* Shannon Strauss was born and raised in Bergenfield, New Jersey. She first attended The School of Visual Arts but later moved to Savannah, Georgia to complete her degrees in Photography and Historic Preservation at The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). While attending SCAD, Strauss was introduced to experimental methods that enabled her to integrate her photographs into three-dimensional works of art. After leaving Georgia she settled down in Tacoma, Washington. Today, Shannon’s work continues to explore the different applications of photography and experimental processes. Strauss has had work exhibited nationally with recent exhibitions in Tacoma, Georgia, and New York. *Opening Information*: Thursday, September 5, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/117+South+Main+Street+%0D%0A+Seattle,+WA+98104?entry=gmail&source=g>2019, 5:30pm-8:00pm *Location:* *A* Gallery 117 South Main Street <https://www.google.com/maps/search/117+South+Main+Street+%0D%0A+Seattle,+WA+98104?entry=gmail&source=g> Seattle, WA 98104 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/117+South+Main+Street+%0D%0A+Seattle,+WA+98104?entry=gmail&source=g> *Gallery Hours:* Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm -- Shannon Strauss C: 201-742-3175 E:ShannonStrauss151@gmail.com