Look at Me Living
JUNE 1 - JULY 31, 2024
An outdoor digital exhibition in Downtown Atlanta
Arts & Entertainment Atlanta presents its 5th annual digital exhibition, Look at Me Living, from June 1 - July 31. Curated by Jessica Helfrecht, work by 10 Atlanta artists will be featured on four A&E Atlanta digital signs.
Artwork rotates between commercial content. On June 11th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., artwork will appear uninterrupted by commercial content.
Featured artists: Amanda Grae Platner, Charity Hamidullah, Danae Antoine, Emef Griffin, Honey Pierre, Marryam Moma, Patrick Di Rito, Petie Parker, Ruby Chavez, and Trey Dowell. Artwork varies by screen.
Producers:
Curated by Jessica Helfrecht. Presented by Arts & Entertainment Atlanta in partnership with the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Orange Barrel Media, and BIG Outdoor. Project support provided by Dashboard.
Artists at Margaret Mitchell Square (140 Peachtree St. NE)
Amanda Grae Platner
Emef Griffin
Petie Parker
Artists at Peachtree Center (235 Peachtree St. NE)
Charity Hamidullah
Trey Dowell
Artists at 101 Marietta (Corner of Marietta St. & Ted Turner Dr.)
Marryam Moma
Patrick Di Rito
Ruby Chavez
Artists at 79 Marietta (Corner of Marietta St. & Cone St.)
Danae Antoine
Honey Pierre
Curator Statement:
Look at Me Living is an homage to the vibrant and imaginative souls who contribute to Atlanta's cultural landscape. Spanning many mediums, the featured artists delve into introspection, offering intimate portrayals of themselves, their loved ones, and community members. Their work mirrors the human experience, capturing moments of beauty, joy, and pain in daily life.
Hailing from various corners of the world, the ten artists showcased in this exhibition have chosen Atlanta as their home and creative hub. Reflecting the city's mosaic of cultures and perspectives, they embody a rich tapestry of diversity encompassing different races, sexual orientations, marital statuses, ages, and educational backgrounds. From native Atlantans to transplants from across the nation and beyond, their collective presence underscores the city's welcoming embrace of artistic talent from all walks of life.
In Look at Me Living, we celebrate not only the artistic prowess of these individuals but also the array of stories and experiences that converge to shape Atlanta's thriving art community. Through their lens, they invite viewers: "Look at me, look at my life, and find our commonalities."
Jessica Helfrecht is the owner of Echo Contemporary Art and the Studio Manager of Guardian Studios. Echo Contemporary Art features mid-career and emerging Southeastern artists. The gallery is located within Guardian Studios that has 31 studios for visual artists and Atlanta creatives. Helfrecht has over 25 years of experience in the arts, retail galleries and nonprofit sectors.