Instants: Broad Brushstrokes

Photographer Aaron Huey is a Renaissance man of sorts. Known for his poetic stories on the people of Svanetia and the Lakota, Huey is thoughtful, energetic, and versatile. It’s almost impossible to keep track of where in the world he is, whether it’s in the desert with his son Hawkeye, in the wilds of Denali, Alaska, or hiking around Siberia. Over the years, Huey built a personal relationship with late folk artist Leonard Knight, the creator of Salvation Mountain in California. Wherever he goes, he has a broad but defined vision for the work he does. It’s steeped in passion and determination. In a world where

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