Out There Atlanta

Cynthia Farnell and Dan Powell are photographers, writers, artists and curators. This artistic couple has collaborated on a series called “Gravesites,” in which they document gravesites all over the Southeast. This project has led them to make surprising connections regarding cultural expression and expanded their understanding of the region.

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Topics include: Burial practices across race and class lines, botanical aspect of gravesites, dark humor, and the work of Thornton Dial.

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Charleston County, SC

Aiken, SC

near Columbus, GA

Florence, SC

Ashley Anderson is a visual artist working in a diverse range of mediums. Painting, digital manipulation, sculpture, t-shirt design… you name it, he’s doing it! His work incorporates diverse imagery as well, utilizing pop cultural references like “Twin Peaks” and video games to hilarious and provocative effect.  

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topics include: Ashley’s undying love for the Majestic diner, Japanese comics, getting your art out there through the internet, and Gertrude Stein as a proto-hipster.

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The Majestic, it’s what’s for dinner!

(also, Ashley ^)

works from Ashley’s portfolio

“Memory Beach #2”

“Memory Beach #3”

from the International Teletext Festival

“CMY Killa,” wooden sculpture

Jill Frank is a visual artist who primarily works in photography. She moved to Atlanta a little over a year ago to become a teacher at Georgia State. She’s a studio artist at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Her work is about creating documentation for something from the past, or something that cannot be seen. Listen to the interview to find out more!

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topics include: Her many roles, early work, the time or two her car got stolen, and her path from Atlanta to Louisville to New York to Chicago to Atlanta again.

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The artist, repping Chomp & Stomp. 

Jill Frank, Rug Burn

Jill Frank, Air Raid, 2007

From Archive Project series, 2012

From Archive Project series, 2012

All images courtesy of the artist

Over three years ago, Samuel Dyches and Chris Fogarty worked together in a warehouse and would talk philosophy and film. From this, a film festival was born! The Atlanta Philosophy Film Festival is now in its third year and commences TODAY. The festival comprises short films from all over the world. Tonight features Philosophy of Love and is at 7:30pm at the Plaza Theater. Tomorrow’s is Philosophy of Society and is at 9:30pm, again at the Plaza Theater. Oh, and the whole event is FREE! 

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Topics include: slow cinema, how to start a film festival, and why these guys do it all for free. 

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Still from 2ºA, 4 minutes, Spain, dir. by Alfonso Díaz, screening Wednesday evening

Still from Bendito Machine, 10 minutes, Spain, dir. by Jossie Malis, screening Thursday

Still from Breach by Chaotung Thomas Huang, USA, screening Thursday

Still from Vicky And Sam by Nuno Rocha, Portugal, screening Wednesday.

See you there!

FLUX NIGHT 2012
a night of art + experimentation

Saturday, October 6
8pm to Midnight. One Night Only.
Castleberry Hill Arts District, Atlanta.
free + open to the public.
fluxprojects.org/fluxnight
FLUX NIGHT returns to the Castleberry Hill Arts District on Saturday, October 6. The evening will feature a diverse array of projects that include projections, dance, performance, music, sound and light installations, and other audience interactions. This annual event is an exciting glimpse into the range of temporary public art projects that are possible in our city. FLUX NIGHT kicks off at 8 pm with a parade celebrating Castleberry’s former red-light district, and projects continue until midnight. The evening ends with a performance and after-party at Elliott Street Pub.

See complete list of artists and projects, get directions, info about bike valet and parking: fluxprojects.org/fluxnight

»» check out our interview with Flux Director Anne Dennington to prepare and we’ll see you Saturday!

It’s fall again in Atlanta and the 2nd season of Out There Atlanta is upon us! There were some big changes this summer, mainly, co-founder and host Elizabeth Stice moved to Palm Beach, Florida and is retiring her microphone (for now). The podcast is also switching to biweekly because there’s only so much a single host can do. 

Elizabeth had some parting words for you listeners, and we took this opportunity to talk about OTA’s humble beginnings, our favorite podcasts thus far, and a few of our other favorite things. Want to stay in touch? You can find her on twitter @estice.

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topics include: 

shaming your friends via podcast, Elizabeth’s interviewing beginnings, and why you should email us.

Elizabeth on the beat, interviewing OTA regular guest Thomas

A very Scoutmob Halloween

Our half-year party, with author Sergio C. Gutiérrez Negrón, an OTA alum