3rd place
bronze star award
Mario Basner
united states
title
Libraries - Inspiration in Past and Present
Libraries are amongst the world’s most important buildings as they preserve mankind’s cumulative knowledge and heritage for future generations. They are gateways to respective culture, shape new perspectives central to an innovative society and provide a connection to the world at large. Many libraries are architectural masterpieces of breathtaking beauty. But no matter how opulent or simple the design, these magnificent rooms are invaluable repositories of historically and culturally significant collections, many of which are not available anywhere else in the world.
Basner’s photographs are intuitive and emotionally inspired architectural portraits, conveying a mesmerizing sense of space and immersive exploration of these striking environments. They depict the inspirational values of institutions built to discover, learn, gather and explore, subliminally pointing to the stark contrast of behavior patterns in the digital information age.
Fate led him to a music career first. During his 25 year career as a professional drummer he lived in three countries, garnering credits with large productions of Cats, A Chorus Line, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and more. Additionally, Mario recorded with famed producers in Hollywood and appeared on several TV programs, i.e. Ally McBeal / Fox TV.
Mario always loved photography and used his camera primarily as a creative outlet and a source of balance. When he opened a custom b&w dark room business in Los Angeles in 2002, the desire to express his own thoughts and vision grew substantially. Mario went on to photograph commercial assignments, editorial work and operated a portrait studio for several years. His work has been published in numerous magazines in the US and Europe.
When Mario discovered a historic, abandoned site through an internet article, he had finally found his voice and his purpose. His debut in the fine art domain consisted of a multi award winning documentary of a 19th century sanatorium in Germany. The series is on exhibition in Mario's Las Vegas gallery while Mario is creating additional images for his "World Heritage Collection".
Mario currently resides in Las Vegas, NV
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entry description
This series was strongly inspired by the artist’s memories and evaluation of his own upbringing. Having been raised in Germany, the subconscious effects of growing up amidst significant historic sites became evident in adulthood. He developed great nostalgia for the inspirational qualities of historic environments; particularly libraries.Libraries are amongst the world’s most important buildings as they preserve mankind’s cumulative knowledge and heritage for future generations. They are gateways to respective culture, shape new perspectives central to an innovative society and provide a connection to the world at large. Many libraries are architectural masterpieces of breathtaking beauty. But no matter how opulent or simple the design, these magnificent rooms are invaluable repositories of historically and culturally significant collections, many of which are not available anywhere else in the world.
Basner’s photographs are intuitive and emotionally inspired architectural portraits, conveying a mesmerizing sense of space and immersive exploration of these striking environments. They depict the inspirational values of institutions built to discover, learn, gather and explore, subliminally pointing to the stark contrast of behavior patterns in the digital information age.
about the photographer
Award winning photographer Mario Basner was born in Hamburg, Germany and is renowned for realism and depth in his photographs. Mario is a purist who intuitively captures the essence of what’s before him. His works provide the viewer with a unique experience, invoking thought and stimulating the senses.Fate led him to a music career first. During his 25 year career as a professional drummer he lived in three countries, garnering credits with large productions of Cats, A Chorus Line, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and more. Additionally, Mario recorded with famed producers in Hollywood and appeared on several TV programs, i.e. Ally McBeal / Fox TV.
Mario always loved photography and used his camera primarily as a creative outlet and a source of balance. When he opened a custom b&w dark room business in Los Angeles in 2002, the desire to express his own thoughts and vision grew substantially. Mario went on to photograph commercial assignments, editorial work and operated a portrait studio for several years. His work has been published in numerous magazines in the US and Europe.
When Mario discovered a historic, abandoned site through an internet article, he had finally found his voice and his purpose. His debut in the fine art domain consisted of a multi award winning documentary of a 19th century sanatorium in Germany. The series is on exhibition in Mario's Las Vegas gallery while Mario is creating additional images for his "World Heritage Collection".
Mario currently resides in Las Vegas, NV
back to gallery