Broken streets and abandoned buildings overgrown with plants are the music video’s backdrop for rock band Hello Mary and their song "Evicted." Admittedly, the title is easy to associate with the environment. Less like the typical image you have in your head when you think of glamorous New York City, the scenery is more reminiscent of an amateur video from the 90s. At first glance, this provocativeness doesn't seem to fit the three doll-like girls who let the camera accompany them on their musical foray. 

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Today, the housing market in urban areas is a hot topic of discussion. And for many, the dream of becoming a homeowner is a far cry from reality. Cities like Atlanta have a high cost of living, and Atlanta’s median home sales prices has increased by 70% over the last five years, unfortunately options for individuals who earn below a certain threshold are slim. 

But for the real estate investor Booker T Washington, the state of Atlanta’s deteriorating demographic of low-income to middle-class homeowners presented a unique opportunity that just might permanently alter Atlanta’s housing market for good. 

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Installation art has been described as a three-dimensional mixed-media construction where an artist will use a space to create a series of ideas instead of individual pieces. These are often large-scale exhibits that are designed specifically for a particular location. This artform is made to challenge us to use our mind and requires us to engage with the artwork.

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