Through the years the St. Agnes Library has featured many local artist’s exhibitions. It has become something our patrons look forward to seeing with each visit. With our temporary closure due to COVID-19, we want to share artists' work so that everyone can experience some beauty in their life.

This week we are featuring Jordan Allen:

"What you are isn’t always what you can be."

These were the first words that came to mind when typing up this personal statement. Mostly because it’s true. I graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor of sciences in communications, specializing in integrated media. In other words, I’m a filmmaker. I fell in love with the craft by the age of 17 when I realize that the majority of things that I have learned about life were throguh films. From there on out, I decided that I wanted to be one of those storytellers, but along the way I found a new love in photography. Like any other REAL love, It forced me to be diligent, revealed some uncomfortable truths, and challenged me to be better. Ever since I switched my camera from video mode to photo mode in 2015, I had one goal. That goal was to get better at this craft of photography while shooting photos that showcased the stories, people, and experiences that helped make me. Whether it was a protest or a shoot inspired by my favorite childhood magazine SLAM, my intention was to create things that were near and dear to me and that would stand the test of time.   —Jordan Allen

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