It’s been wild to watch this small seed of an idea grow into what it’s become: seeing myself and my fellow artists on billboards in Centennial Olympic Park downtown and all across Atlanta, on buses across the city, and in the International Terminal of the busiest airport in the world (shoutout to the legend, Steve West, for taking these iconic shots!), and, finally, of course, our sold out show for hundreds at the High Museum of Art on Nov. 17th that marked the culmination of this project and artistic collaboration more than two years in the making.
Since arriving in Atlanta in 2019, I’ve been intentional about putting down roots and nurturing connections that I want to be lifelong ones, whether it’s with friendships or organizations. I have no plans of leaving this place. The ATL is home (even if my New Yorker heart remains).
Faith Carmichael and the entire Next Atlanta squad welcomed me like family shortly after I first arrived here and did an event for them in the late summer of 2019. To be a part of this collaboration with MARTA Atlanta Transit System has been one of the most meaningful and rewarding collaborations of my life.
I cannot thank Faith, NEXT Atlanta, and MARTA enough.
I believe strongly that art and artists should be on the biggest stage, the largest platforms and with the biggest reach.
I can’t wait to see what we do next…
#NEXTAtlanta
