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<h1><strong><a href="https://www.eyeoflove.com/pages/love-notes-campaign">#LOVEONTHERUN</a></strong></h1>
<h1>Eye of Love collected digital notes from people all around the world in an effort to unite and spread love. On each note, we asked people to collectively answer the prompt, "I will spread love by..." </h1>
<h1>These notes were used for inspiration by Brendan North to create a fine art photography piece that will be sold and proceeds will be donated to To Write Love on Her Arms.</h1>

Mission - To Write Love on Her Arms

<h1><a href="https://twloha.com">To Write Love On Her Arms</a>  is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. </h1>

<h1>Eye of Love is a family run company on a mission to spread love around the globe. We create pheromone infused-fragrances that will help you connect with people. With a wide range of colognes and perfumes, our smooth and stimulating scents help you project the status and confidence so many people find attractive. All our products are vegan and cruelty-free too!</h1>

<h1>Eye of Love launched this project to bring people together and to spread love and light after the darkness of the pandemic.</h1>

<h1>Brendan North is a photographer based in Los Angeles. Having built a social media presence of over 1 million people between Instagram and YouTube, Brendan is one of the most recognized people photographers in the world. He specializes in portraiture and fine art photography. Brendan has created a signature style that captures the glamorous side of society while offering commentary on issues at the same time. He believes that the future of photography lies with the artists who truly have something to say.</h1>

<h1><strong>EMBRACE by Brendan North</strong></h1>
<p><strong>Here is a sneak preview of the beautiful series by Brendan North in support of TWLOHA. </strong></p>
<h2><strong>To view and purchase Brendan North’s series for #LOVEONTHERUN, please visit:</strong></h2>
<p><strong><a href="https://loveontherun.darkroom.tech/">loveontherun.darkroom.tech/</a> </strong></p>
<h1><strong>For more information on the campaign please visit:</strong></h1>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.eyeoflove.com">www.eyeoflove.com</a> </strong></p>

Love On The Run: a campaign by Eye of Love to support To Write Love On Her Arms — @Eyeoflove's mag on Magma

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Studio interior photo session — @Krasava_tyt's mag on Magma

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<h1><strong>Turks and Caicos Islands</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>British Overseas Territory</strong></h2>
<h2>Turks and Caicos is an archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean, a British Overseas Territory southeast of the Bahamas. The gateway island of Providenciales, known as Provo, is home to expansive Grace Bay Beach, with luxury resorts, shops and restaurants. Scuba-diving sites include a 14-mile barrier reef on Provo’s north shore and a dramatic 2,134m underwater wall off Grand Turk island. ―Google</h2>

TURKS &amp; CAICOS ISLANDS 2021 I Best restaurants, things to do recommendations, beaches I THE PALMS

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Featuring Content Creators and Photographers | Turks and Caicos   — @Travelpix's mag on Magma

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<h2><strong>About The Artist</strong></h2>
<p>As an emerging film photographer with a spark for ingenuity, Mike Gray enthralls the viewer with his cinematic stills, close up portraiture, and staged scenes. Although Gray recently began to focus more intently on photography, with the guidance of mentor Tyler Shields, he embarked on an exploration into the creative/artistic realm a decade prior. </p>
<p>As a young child, it was clear that Gray’s artistic aptitude necessitated further cultivation. Growing up in both Dallas and Houston, Texas, his time in the South facilitated a courageous mindset that has motivated Gray to foster the poignant art he makes today. As was his dream since high school, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Gray has made a name for himself acting in theatrical productions, film, tv and commercials. Alongside, he also dabbled in directing and editing. Self driven and determined, Mike Gray has solidified himself as a multifaceted creator.</p>
<p>With his preferred film camera, PENTAX 67, Gray captures his subjects with vivid intimacy.</p>
<p>He is best known for elevating people of color by drawing on historic events of the past to inspire his concepts. “The overall mission is to highlight my people and put them in positions they normally wouldn't be put in years ago.” In this vein, Gray molds his own narrative in each photo he takes, warping the past to weave a better future. His documentary work from the LA Riots in 2020, along with his recreations of historical moments (the Kennedys and Ruby Bridges) elevate ordinary people to compelling figures of power. Gray’s images, layered with shock value and meaning, enable him to comment on the political and social systems of our current and past generations. </p>
<p>Although Gray constructs images of his own blueprint, he is far from wedded to a singular artistic style. Although some of his work is staged, he allows his instincts to inform his creative side. Spontaneity — on the other hand —is a pivotal aspect of Gray's documentary artistry. Gray adheres to the constant forward-moving cycle of creativity, emphatically claiming, “progression is pivotal.” His work, while distinguishable in its deliberate thematic motives, is simple in its tangible rawness. With Gray, art is not sought synthetically, but veiled right before our eyes. Gray’s photography allows the viewer to step into an alternate reality, one seen through a learned lens.</p>
<p>Mike Gray is an artist to look out for. Charismatic charm exudes from his person, and his humble stance only further portrays his authentic approach. With so much achieved from the first year of his photography career, greatness awaits young Gray.</p>

<h1><strong>BLACK UTOPIA </strong></h1>
<h2>“The reasoning behind naming the series Black Utopia, is the perfection of the world I create for each image. My goal as an artist was to put African American people in positions you normally wouldn’t see them in during the respected time period. Beauty, Happiness, Vulnerability, and Freedom are four stand out words to describe the feeling of Black Utopia. I’ve never been a fan of how my people are portrayed publicly, which is why I plan to push the envelope &amp; continue to create for change. This is the world I envision for black people.” -Mike Gray</h2>
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<h2>Only 12 editions in each size will ever be made. All prints are chromogenic prints on museum quality paper. </h2>
<h2>Contact jonathan@heitgallery.com for inquiries.</h2>

<h1>This is only the beginning for Mike Gray, so make sure you stay tapped in.</h1>
<p>For any inquiries email jonathan@heitgallery.com</p>
<p>Make sure to follow along with <a href="https://instagram.com/heitgallery?utm_medium=copy_link">Heit Gallery’s instagram</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/mikegrayfilm?utm_medium=copy_link">Mike Gray’s instagram </a></p>
<p>In partnership with <a href="https://www.508kingsroad.com/exhibitions/33-black-utopia/overview/">508 Gallery</a> we have created an <a href="https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/6356920/black-utopia">3D virtual gallery experience</a> for you to view Gray’s work.</p>
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Heit Gallery Presents: “Black Utopia” a fine art series by Mike Gray. All works available for purchase.  — @Heitgallery's mag on Magma

Toronto

<h1>We grow the most durning discomfort</h1>
<p>Lake Ontario, Toronto. </p>
<p>In January &amp; February, I was feeling pretty low. The lockdown, the darkness, the isolation was definitely taking a toll. ⁣</p>
<p>As someone who doesn’t have a typical work day, it was hard to find any flow. When you have no place to “be” the urge to just stay in bed is strong. ⁣</p>
<p>So I started getting-up early and headed down to the Lake at Humber Bay Park to catch the ⁣pre-sunrise light. My favourite light. ⁣</p>
<p>I took my cameras, more as an excuse to do something. Most of the photos weren’t that good. It didn’t really matter. It was nice to be there. ⁣</p>
<p>The bitter lake winds slap you in the face and wake you up better than coffee, which I had plenty of too. ⁣</p>
<p>On one of these days, I met a group of swimmers who let me take some photos. They told me that since the lockdown, they’ve noticed more &amp; more people jumping into the lake. Some of them drive down from an hour or more away. ⁣</p>

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