I’ve always wondered what it would be like to step into an artist’s mind. I could never fathom how artists conceptualize their work. Their methodology is often unconventional and experimental, yet they manage to transform an idea or observation into something palpable. In his luminous 1967 piece “Window or Wall Sign,” Bruce Nauman posited the role of an artist with the neon-infused phrase, “the true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths.” The artistic process is both exploratory and revelatory. An ardent creator strives for new insights while refining his or her craft.

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Somewhere roaming the streets of Atlanta you can find Rich Montgomery, commonly known as FRKO, a name taken from shortening his other nickname, Freako Rico, talking to everyone and experiencing life in a way that suits his specific style. He’s probably riding a BMX bike and carrying around a Four Loco. You would never know that he was an accomplished and classically trained artist from first glance, but that is exactly what he is, although his art isn’t necessarily what someone would describe as “classic.”

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