Graffiti in Glorylight - Weekend Reflections

 

On a rare sunny day, Sissy and I set off for The Abandon.  With our recent rains, there were some amazing shots to be taken.  We were standing in the upper area, looking over the bannister to the lower part of the building, when the sun burst through the skylights.  The result was incredibly beautiful.

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NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission you may face arrest and prosecution for trespassing.

Artists of The Abandoned

This amazing new piece of artwork was titled " Project Mayhem" and was painted at the bottom of The Abandon's empty pool.

Sissy caught a picture of me as I took a closer look.  There's a feeling of magic echoing through the room.

Here's a view of what I was seeing.

There were other pieces of art on those walls.  This one says, "Reveal."

On another wall, we see a graceful rendition of the name, "Tech."

Above is another photo of the incredible artwork we found in the main auditorium.  It says, "Save the Dream."  This piece was done a few months ago.  I find it interesting that others who graffiti obscene things in this place have not touched these marvelous pieces.  Perhaps they recognize the true artistry found here.  I wish there were a way to save them.

What is it about The Abandoned which draws a person to it?  Perhaps it is the utter beauty, desolation, hope and brokenness found there.  It seems it might be somewhat like walking through the halls of old Rome--these abandoned beautiful ruins.

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, be sure to get permission from the owners first. If you do not have permission you may face arrest and prosecution for trespassing.

Where the Children Play

The Abandoned Mega Church has many interesting rooms where the children and artists play.  Above is one of them.

Clytie and I walked over to view the newest artwork in the main auditorium--I've displayed these photos the best I could, below--I apologize there are so many!

Together these letters spell out,  "Live the Dream." 

Here is the entire wall as we saw it that day.

NOTE: If you intend to visit The Abandoned, you will need to have permission from the owners.  Without permission, you may be arrested for trespass.