The High Rise Show: Next Level Art

Four decades ago in Manhattan, an art exhibition was held in an abandoned massage parlor in Times Square. […]

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Ernest Shaw Jr.: Battling Hate Brushstroke By Brushstroke

Research has proven that art has therapeutic, healing, and unitary effects on individuals, specifically those with trauma and PTSD (see this fascinating article on Healthline). Art is utilized in rehabilitation centers and public schools alike as a method of allowing human beings to channel their emotions in a positive manner with tangible outcomes. For artist Ernest Shaw Jr., the inspiration for his work stems from the desire to unite entire communities through this shared emotional catharsis.

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AFROPUNK: Can We Still Call It That?

Since I was 15 years old and first transitioning to my natural hair, I’ve been dying to attend AFROPUNK ATL; as a high school sophomore Iwas mesmerized by exhaustive photos of eclectic fashions, big, colorful,natural afros, and an overall beautiful collection of people that, for once, made me feel normal for wearing black lipstick and combat boots in the summer.

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FLUX: Creating an Acoustic Playground

Art is loved because of its multifaceted, multidimensional properties. It connects different types of people and allows them to share different experiences and perspectives. While it can be found almost anywhere, art is a major part of Atlanta’s creative scene. Last month the city was the location for an event that included several art installations called FLUX: Ponce City Market.

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Romare Bearden: Something Over Something Else

Nearly 40 years after its original exhibition, 20th century African American artist Romare Bearden’s profile series, “Something Over Something Else,” has made its way to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, and I was there to capture it.

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Whitney & Micah Stansell: A Bridge to the Arts

It’s hard enough for two artists to create together as colleagues, but the challenge doubles when it’s a married couple. Husband and wife Micah and Whitney Stansell, residents of College Park, Georgia, are frequent collaborators and skilled artists who know a thing or two about creative differences.

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