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
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
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
Globetrotting, an Artist’s Path
Q: In your opinion, what makes something beautiful? “It’s not specifically what you see, but how you feel.” – Manami Yagashiro Lingerfelt It was a rare treat to be invited into an artist’s house. The experience, I hoped, would provide a small glimpse into the mind behind the masterpiece. I’ve arrived at my destination in … Continue reading Globetrotting, an Artist’s Path
Claudia Restrepo — The “Organic” Artist
Artist Claudia Restrepo shares her experiences about growing up in Columbia during the time of Pablo Escobar, loss and exploring the jungles of Brazil and Columbia. Read on to hear about love, loss and the healing qualities of plants and nature.