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Safe Haven

Artist: Linley Wyatt

Project: “Safe Haven”

Description: Linley Wyatt’s, “Safe Haven,” is about documenting a small, safe place that does exist in the rural Southeast. In particular, this series of photographs were taken in Auburn, Alabama, at a small indie festival known as AubFest that is run by local college students. This music festival is an environment that allows the freedom of expression and openness to be yourself. It is a festival that has been created in order for everyone to be themselves and feel safe to do so. As demonstrated by the calmness and openness of the rural landscape contrasted by the liveliness of the young, rebellious spirit of AubFest. A little safe haven, simply located in rural Alabama. These documentary-style photographs were captured in Auburn, Alabama, using a Pentax K1000 on black and white film. 

Open Field

Boggin’ Camp Site

Strays

Wood by the Train Tracks

Festival Gathering

Openness

Field of Cows

Freedom

Dancin’ Around

Community

Listen

Stray Kitten

Under the Sky





Linley Wyatt

Linley Wyatt is a visual artist who resides in Birmingham, AL. However, she is currently in Atlanta, GA, getting her BFA in Photography with a concentration in documentary photography and a minor in business entrepreneurship from SCAD. She holds a passion for photojournalism and business entrepreneurship.