Shawn Guo - San Francisco Edge (San Francisco)

San Francisco Edge is an exhilarating new work that presents San Francisco in the form of a photographic and graphically lush essay immersed in a mélange of color and typography. Each page provides an intimate and unique revelation into the City pulse through a reinterpretation of landmarks, an exposé of the vibrant mural arts scene, and an exquisite snapshot of some of the most outstanding epicurean artistry in the world. The author is Shawn Guo, whose background at the Rhode Island School of Design inspired him to chronicle his exploration, presenting insights, details, and nuance that will surely inspire others to reimagine this amazing urban landscape as well. Guo begins his work with a study of iconic attractions, presenting them from his unique perspective. His innovative rendition makes us take a second look and overwrite our prior memories with dramatic flair. In this work, he has succeeded in serving up a dazzling visual triumph. This book will captivate those who would embrace the opportunity to spark a new, closer relationship with the City by the Bay, and who will use this exquisite work as a launch point for doing so.

Shawn Guo was born in Xi’an, the geographic center of China and the start of the ancient Silk Road. He grew up with that historical and cultural largesse as his backdrop. He moved with his family to Vancouver, Canada when he was young. The confluence of influences from both cultures informed Shawn’s aesthetic, and he began exploring in several genres of art until he finally decided to pursue study in graphic design. He chose RISD because of its reputation for encouraging experimentation while at the same time providing an open intellectual landscape that allows students to develop and freely exchange and communicate their ideas. One area of discovery for him was book arts. This, combined with his passion for San Francisco, inspired him to write a book that captured the rich nuance of this great city.

 

Location: 

1 Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111