Art Show: Charles "Chuck" Fabbianni III
Celebrate opening night for San Francisco-native film photographer Charles “Chuck” Fabbiani III’'s solo art show at Black Bird this Friday, June 28th from 6-9pm!
Charles, also known as 35mmpelicula, is a third-generation San Francisco native and self-taught photographer with the hopes of preserving the city’s history through photographs. The nickname 35mmpelicula developed as a nod to both Charles’ shooting style and his Latino roots.
“I developed my own style of photography in this city from the eye of a kid that grew up here ... I’m trying to hopefully preserve that history for the future.”
He finds inspiration during long walks through San Francisco neighborhoods, namely the Mission, Excelsior, Market Street, Downtown and the Dogpatch. These are districts he finds not only the most impacted by the changing city, but also the most personally nostalgic: they remind him of the people and places he grew up with.
While street photography is his current medium, Charles does not want to be boxed into any one specific photographic style. He hopes to one day publish a book of his own, maybe enter the world of photojournalism... to continue evolving and expanding.
"I love the essence of street photography ... it’s basically a snapshot of that moment that you won’t get again. Whether it’s beautiful or ugly, it all needs to be documented and seen.”
In an effort to create accessibility in the often inaccessible art world, Charles will be raffling off his prints the night of his opening.
“I come from humble beginnings, so I really want to make it accessible for everybody to get a piece of art ... it’s a part of me giving back to my community and my city.”