The Drive Thru ATL, an all out-door free experimental art showcase designed by members of the nonprofit The Creatives Project (TCP), was by most accounts a smashing success. More than 2,400 showed up from 2-7 p.m. on Jun. 13th for the one-of-a-kind art pop up that brought some Atlanta’s most talented and daring creatives together … Continue reading The Drive Thru ATL, A Criticism
Appreciating nature’s silent songs through “Movements”
Sound designer and musician Kieran “Sherry” Sheridan takes a minimalist approach with “Movements," featuring close-up footage of various rivers and streams paired with a soothing musical accompaniment. At two minutes, twenty-three seconds, the piece is short and sweet, a delightful vignette that invites viewers to step away from their daily cares, if only for a … Continue reading Appreciating nature’s silent songs through “Movements”
Very Healing, a digital destination for the stir-crazy art lover
Despite physical boundaries and isolation, a community of Atlanta artists is coming together to share and heal. Very Healing is presented by Habibae, a safe space for brown and black creatives. Emerging in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak is “Very Healing,” a multi-modal art showcase that brings raw creativity and talent to an all-new … Continue reading Very Healing, a digital destination for the stir-crazy art lover
“Glow in the Dark,” mixed media collages by Samiyah Malik
Her style is characterized by a collage of photography, graphic design, and typography. It strikes me as iconic, like I’ve seen it before, but I’m not quite sure where. The first time I physically saw Samiyah’s work was in the Atlanta Photography Group’s white-walled studio space located in the Tula mocaga Business Center. One of … Continue reading “Glow in the Dark,” mixed media collages by Samiyah Malik
Despite Financial Woes, Creativity Blossoms under COVID-19 Lockdown
I think we’re going to see a lot of cool art come out of this. . . I feel like people who don’t even make art are learning that it’s a fun way to pass the time no matter what.” — Peter Ferrari It was the second week of quarantine when I reached out to … Continue reading Despite Financial Woes, Creativity Blossoms under COVID-19 Lockdown
Put in the Effort, Forget about the Result: A Mark-maker’s Legacy
“Repetition is the essential aspect of life and the natural world . . . In my work, repetition leads to contemplation. The repeated gesture, reflected and embodied in the carefully worked and re-worked lines in my art, gives us access to the meaning of our existence. This body of work combines simplicity and discipline while … Continue reading Put in the Effort, Forget about the Result: A Mark-maker’s Legacy
“Hortophilia” — an immersive photographic experience
Sitting in the courtyard of the White Space, a gallery tucked away in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods with an abandoned, Secret Garden-esque beauty, Charlie Watts and I talk about her recent collection, “Hortophilia”. Well-suited for the venue, the work bears a sense of mystery along with the familiarity of a story forgotten long … Continue reading “Hortophilia” — an immersive photographic experience
Pabst Blue Ribbon’s “Sacred Spaces” at the MINT Gallery
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “Sacred Spaces”? This was the premise of Pabst Blue Ribbon’s exhibit showcased at the MINT Gallery last Saturday evening on December 14, 2019. The artists, all of whom were curated by Chris Richards of Pabst Blue Ribbon, were commissioned to create works that depict their … Continue reading Pabst Blue Ribbon’s “Sacred Spaces” at the MINT Gallery
Playing with Fire — The Life of a Freelance Performing Artist
“I’m just so drawn to this world. I think, honestly, until I’m old I will be doing stuff like this in one way or another. And I know that because I believe that I can so even if there isn’t like a path for me, I will make one.” — Eugenia Gonzales Photo credit, Sean … Continue reading Playing with Fire — The Life of a Freelance Performing Artist
Contemporary Art, Collages and Mosaics — the Didactic Work of Juan Carlos Sierra Barbosa
“Somebody told me before, ‘An artist is an artist when two things happen. One, when somebody steals one of your paintings, and two, you sell one of your paintings. Then you can say you’re an artist.’ But it has happened to me three times!” – Juan Carlos Sierra Barbosa
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