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liminal spaces in the now closed northlake mall.

filmed on vhs tape.

music is "Familiar Places You've Never Been" by Pressed Flowers (my ambient project). synthesizer, programmed drums, and sampled recordings from the mall. taken in Northlake Mall by @blakepipes

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3 months ago

There is something magical about a birthday on a full moon 🌕🎂🥳

Thank you to so many people for the birthday wishes, you have all brightened my day so much!! And thank you to the folks I had the privilege to spend the day with, it was one wonderful thing after another. Good luck and good tidings prevailed. It was such a spectacular one and I look forward to the beautiful year ahead!!! taken in Plaza Atlanta by @blakepipes

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I call this series “Elemental Eternals”

Ink and Alcohol Marker on 8.5x11 copy paper.

“Elemental Eternals” acknowledges the permanence of death and that this life is our one opportunity for defining who we are. So we should joyously be ourselves, bright and shining and even whimsical.

The title of each drawing is a periodic element with medicinal purpose in their naturally occuring, raw forms:

“Barium” is opaque on X-Rays and can be used to diagnose gastrointestinal blockages.

“Iodine” helps block radioactive material from being absorbed by the thyroid, lowering future chances of cancer.

“Lithium” is used to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.

“Nitrogen” is used to cryogenically freeze tissue (not a raw form, but nitrous oxide is also a common anesthetic).

“Helium” is essential in cooling the hard working magnets of MRI machines to nearly absolute zero.

Each element does something important and positive and healing that none of the others can do precisely because each of them is totally different. Each element remains distinct and unique while contributing to the great dance of life. We, too, are distinct and unique. Our wide spectrum of experience is an opportunity for collaboration and lifting each other up. Each of us has the power to affect the world around us positively in our own different ways. By nurturing ourselves, we may enrich the universe.

Happy #Pride and thank you to @thesupermarket.atl and @thebakeryatlanta for this gallery opportunity.

Pics 6 and 7 taken by @dat_knee taken in The Supermarket by @blakepipes

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4 months ago

Some casual snaps from sunny Moab, Utah! Went hiking with the fam, saw many lizards, and even more canyons. The hot desert landscapes of the southwest do great things to me. taken in Moab, Utah by @blakepipes

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Abandoned buildings I explored recently. The first photo is the one I would use if I ever had to prove I've been to Silent Hill. by @blakepipes

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I took a bit of a nature bath this past weekend, hiking several trails, basking in the light and shadows of the forest, and even climbing a mountain. As always, these immersive forays into the woods are a very grounding experience, with the mountain climb being the clear highlight of the bunch. I will not soon forget the feeling of the strong wind as I walked out onto the rock which hung over the mountain's clifftop nor will I forget the softly given humility of the arduous climb which preceded such a view (pretty words for “I forgot to bring a water bottle and didn’t wear the right shoes and oh my god it really is all uphill”). I find great peace in the quiet growth of the natural world around us. by @blakepipes

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5 months ago

Some recent close ups of Earth! 🌍 These photos have all manner of flowers and bugs but I would like to mention that the first photo is of a Milkweed Assassin Bug, which has one of the coolest names in the animal kingdom.

I am always eager to celebrate Earth Day as it is the kind of holiday that should be every day. The earth is such a treasure for us and every other living creature. I am always amazed by how much diversity there is on this planet, the ways that it all coexists together, and simply how beautiful it is to take in the sunshine, the flowers, and everything else. There is always more to explore and we are so lucky to be here and call this place home! taken in Earth by @blakepipes

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Thank you to everyone who came out to see my photographs as a part of In Focus this past week! All of the photographers in the collection, themed around "Consumption", brought really strong work and I was honored to be among such a great group.

My pieces (in the order shown here) are titled

Free My Girl Miffy
No Exit
The American Way
This Used To Be A Forest

And of course, thank you to @thebakeryatlanta for curating and @thesupermarket.atl for being the coolest place for art in Atlanta!!! taken in The Supermarket by @blakepipes

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6 months ago

This is a preview of my photographs (and their titles) currently on display as part of the In Focus exhibition presented by @thebakeryatlanta at @thesupermarket.atl .

The theme of the group exhibition is "Consumption". You may notice the four photographs of mine that are chosen do not contain any natural elements--no trees, no grass, no flowers, no animals. Each of these scenes are man-made.

With that in mind, I invite you to consider the impact humanity has in our relationship with the earth, especially in the last few hundred years as we have industrialized and consumed at unprecedented rates.

Open now through Sunday with a closing reception 12pm-4pm on Sunday. taken in The Supermarket by @blakepipes

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Moments from February. Hello, world! It's been a season of sunset hikes and product photography and hanging out with horses in front of Waffle House. I'm glad the weather's getting warmer. I'm glad the days are getting longer. Positive neuroplasticity requires active user interface.

1 - WHO DARES ENTER THE GHOULISH GRAVEYARD?!
2 - wheat at Blue Heron Nature Preserve
3 - little clown guy (I took this photo in December shhhh)
4 - Elephant!
5 - Hello Kitty Roller Rescue
6 - The Buddha
7 - camera test with available subject for portrait session
8 - Melting Ice at Sweetwater Creek State Park
9 - Stop Ice
10 - Horse in front of Waffle House
11 - lil baby salamander
12 - mushroom on gold branch trail
13 - chasing light upwards towards the sky
14 - Order delivered! taken in Waffle House, Downtown Atlanta by @blakepipes

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7 months ago

Thank you for joining @thebakeryatlanta for the opening reception of “Fragments And” by Lynne Huffer Wednesday, September 17th🖇️🌱📝 @lrhuffer The reception featured stellar performances by movement artists, Isa Newport and Graham Shelor, who showcased an emotional and thought-provoking display that encapsulated the themes of the exhibition 🌟✨@isanewport , @shelordance, and @graham.crackers

“Fragments And”: An Installation of Work by Lynne Huffer is on view until Sunday, October 5th at at @thesupermarket.atl. Stop by to check it out and add your own fragment to the installation!

Presented in partnership with @emoryethicsarts and @emoryarts

🎥 @blakepipes 💗 taken in The Supermarket by @blakepipes

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a year ago

In celebration of the "rapture" this week, here's a church outside of Montgomery, Alabama that would have you believe the rapture is always happening tomorrow. The fire and brimstone approach always comes across more scary and unhinged than informative. Doesn't this place seem so inviting? (sarcasm)

I will be so bold as to say we'll get through this week and even the next one. Let's all just keep living and find out. ✨ taken in Montgomery, Alabama by @blakepipes

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