Fri 2/1 @ 7-10PM
Artistic his entire life, Ohio City native Arron Bound recently focused his creative passion around photography. While still early on in his pursuit, the photographer known as No Numbers is the focus of Proxy A Photo Exhibition appearing for the next three months at the BOP STOP at The Music Settlement.
“I’m really excited,” Bound said. “It’s a confirmation of everything I’ve been doing and the decision I made to really put a lot of focus into art and photography. The exhibition is concert photography with variations between black and white to color. I digitally manipulated some photos just to bring out different aspects.”
Using a non-traditional approach to concert photography, Bound is displaying his work in repurposed frames. Several of the featured musicians and poets will also perform at the opening night affair taking place at Fri 2/1 @ 7PM at the Detroit Avenue club.
The lineup includes Michael McFarland, MagneticWest and Apostle Jones, with spoken word being performed by Ladee Po3t, and Ray Stoke.
“I like jazz music a lot, so I was going down to the BOP STOP to see bands here and there,” Bound said. “It’s in the same neighborhood I grew up in and now I’m back. The director said, ‘Hey, man, we’re looking to put local artists artwork up.’ He suggested just putting my stuff up and then I got intrigued by it.”
Proxy A Photo Exhibition features roughly 15 photos, including bands Astrocelt, Listen Little Man, Trepanning Trio, Ladee Po3t, Forager, MARS Quartet and Apostle Jones.
“I try to get the emotional shots of people where they’re kind of like in the groove, into what they’re doing and the relaxation of embodying whatever the spirit of the music is,” Bound said.
After moving back to Northeast Ohio two years ago, Bound said he spent time volunteering at local events before deciding to pick up a camera and pursue his artistic vision. The nascent photographer said having an exhibit of work so early in his career is empowering.
“It’s awesome,” Bound said. “I think I’m at the right age. When I was younger, I couldn’t focus and understand what it really meant to get projects done, things accomplished and push through difficulties.
“Now, on one end, I’m really appreciative that this is happening, but at the other end, because of the energy I put into it, I feel like this is coming back and it’s a confirmation to how much I’m doing, how I’m treating people and stuff like that.”
No Numbers will give a portion of the proceeds to The Music Settlement, the nonprofit organization that manages the BOP STOP.
[Written by John Benson]
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