Artists & Photographers

The visual art show accompanying the International Left Hand Path Consortium in Atlanta brought together painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists working within occult and esoteric themes.

A dark grainy film photograph of a shadowed ceremonial mask and ritual object arranged on black fabric, lit by a single warm candle, moody and textured

Alongside presentations, rituals, and live music, the Atlanta gathering included an art exhibition featuring a range of contributors. Works spanned painting, photography, and mixed media, reflecting the Left Hand Path themes explored throughout the event.

Featured Contributors

A selection of the artists and photographers whose work was part of the exhibition.

Black and white grainy film portrait style photograph of an artist with intense expression, muted dark background, understated mood

Rev. Steven Johnson Leyba

Visual artist contributing to the exhibition.

Grainy analog film portrait of a woman with dark hair in soft natural light, muted earthy tones, quiet contemplative mood

Tasha Menary

Photographer featured in the art show.

Dark textured film photograph of an open book with handwritten notes beside dim candlelight, deep browns and blacks, esoteric mood

Francísco D

Mixed-media artist in the exhibition.

More Contributors

The exhibition also included work from Luciana Lupe Vasconcelos, Ovezt Alia, Aaron Morgan, Christopher Lee, Jason Guffey, Lydia Workman, Andy Howl, Corviid (Raven Ebner), and Silver Cicada, covering a range of photographic and visual styles connected to the event's themes.

  • Ovezt Alia — visual artist
  • Christopher Lee — photographer
  • Andy Howl — mixed media
  • Corviid (Raven Ebner) — photography
  • Silver Cicada — visual art

For performance times connected to the art show, see the full schedule, or return to the main event page for an overview of the Atlanta gathering.

The visual art exhibition at the International Left Hand Path Consortium in Atlanta serves as a powerful complement to the presentations and rituals that define the gathering. Painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists come together to explore themes drawn from esoteric traditions, Luciferian symbolism, and the transformative currents of the Left Hand Path. Each work offers a unique lens into the shadowed realms of consciousness, reflecting the diversity of approaches within the broader occult community. The exhibition space becomes a living gallery where the visual and the magical intersect, inviting attendees to engage with art as a form of spiritual expression and personal revelation.

Among the featured contributors is Rev. Steven Johns, whose photographic work captures the raw energy and ritualistic dimensions of the Left Hand Path community. His images document not only the public faces of the tradition but also the intimate, unseen moments that occur within magical practice. Through a careful interplay of light and shadow, his photography evokes the liminal spaces between worlds that practitioners seek to navigate. The inclusion of such visual documentation helps bridge the gap between the experiential and the recorded, offering a permanent record of the transient, powerful moments that arise during the consortium's events.

The artists and photographers exhibiting at the consortium draw upon a wide range of influences, from traditional ceremonial magic to contemporary chaos magick and the Draconian tradition. Their works incorporate sigils, alchemical symbolism, and imagery drawn from the Qliphoth, the shadow side of the Kabbalistic tree of life. Mixed-media pieces often combine found objects, paint, and digital elements to create layered compositions that reward repeated contemplation. This diversity of media reflects the eclectic nature of the Left Hand Path itself, where individual gnosis and personal exploration are valued above rigid dogma or inherited doctrine.

The art exhibition functions as more than mere decoration; it is an integral component of the consortium's mission to provide a space for authentic Left Hand Path expression. Attendees are encouraged to move through the gallery between rituals and lectures, allowing the visual works to inform and deepen their understanding of the themes being presented. The artists themselves are often present, offering insights into their creative processes and the magical intentions embedded within their pieces. This direct interaction between creators and viewers fosters a sense of community and shared exploration, reinforcing the consortium's role as a gathering point for serious practitioners and curious seekers alike.