The RAW Artists' international organization held AWAKENING at the Complex in the Grand on Thursday, February 27, where local artists of all sorts were able to showcase their work.

RAW Presents AWAKENING @ The Complex 02.27

By Garrett Allen (Garrettallenphotography.com)
March 3, 2014

The RAW Artists‘ international organization held AWAKENING at the Complex in the Grand on Thursday, February 27, where local artists of all sorts were able to showcase their work.

RAW presents AWAKENING was held at the Grand in The Complex on February 27 in Salt Lake City. Photo: Garrett Allen

Local artists of all kinds had self-made displays, such as Rever Bound’s display pictured here, which shows the duo’s bondage art. Photo: Garrett Allen

Model Alex McCoy is helping Megan Golden with her elaborate hair of Serah Shirley’s design. Photo: Garrett Allen

Artists' work, for the most part, was displayed on various sections of chainlink fence that were placed all through the event, such as the intricate and colorful work of artist Rocky Fresh. Photo: Garrett Allen

Among all the various forms of expressions being displayed, there was even a very talented caricature artist, Alexander Bule, doing caricature creations for guests. Photo: Garrett Allen

Makeup artist MykelAngelo Wurx, like a few other makeup artists, are doing their work live, in front of many awed onlookers. Photo: Garrett Allen

Artist Nikki Stoops pauses for a quick pose whilst talking to some interested onlookers. Photo: Garrett Allen

Photographer Frank Bennet is titling, signing and dating his prints on display in-between talking to attendees. Photo: Garrett Allen

RAW is an “International Indie Artists Organization” that recognizes upcoming artists in all genres and gives them a good community to collaborate and display their work. Photo: Garrett Allen

Poet RJ Walker has the crowd roaring with his witty banter and cultural references as he performs his work with much gusto. Photo: Garrett Allen

The acoustic duo Blessings in Disasters was the first of two bands to play at RAW’s Awakening. Photo: Garrett Allen

(L-R) Alison Weller, Kim Mau, Stephanie Thongphilack and Crystal Jones all pose as live makeup done by Myke Huncharek Dy is finished up. Photo: Garrett Allen

Guitarist and Keyboardist Eric Lo brings the beautiful guitar riffs for the second band of the night, The Red on Black. Photo: Garrett Allen

Guitarist and lead vocalist Colin Cronin holds nothing back as he belts forth the lyrics during The Red on Black’s performance. Photo: Garrett Allen

Stephanie Hillman standing in front of her booth of amazing designs. Photo: Garrett Allen

Stylist Serah Shirley is just doing the finishing touches on her model's hair before they prepare to walk on the runway. Photo: Garrett Allen

Artist Rocky Fresh poses by her favorite piece. Talking with her about her work, she said that many paintings take multiple months to finish, as nothing is sketched out beforehand. Photo: Garrett Allen

Model Amanda Tomlinson stands in front of the photo taken of her by photographer Lisa Miller. Photo: Garrett Allen

Stylist Mandi Black’s model stops and poses for me quickly as they head up to walk the runway. Photo: Garrett Allen

Another of Mandi Black’s models on the runway with very dark and animalistic influences. Photo: Garrett Allen

The model that posed earlier for me, walking with attitude, was styled by Mandi Black. Photo: Garrett Allen

Model Megan Goldman is wearing the styling of Serah Shirley. Photo: Garrett Allen

Saimee Matsuura was also styled by Serah Shirley and received a great reaction from the audience. Photo: Garrett Allen

This model is wearing the stylings of Chantel Lauren Designs and is one of eight wedding dresses done for this event. Photo: Garrett Allen

Another wedding piece by Chanel Lauren Designs that had over 40 yards of one of the materials. Photo: Garrett Allen

This model is one of the few wearing something by Chanel Lauren Designs that is not the expected and classic wedding dress. Photo: Garrett Allen

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