Atlantic Station celebrates 20 years with vibrant Art Station ATL residency

Artsy Elaine and Sway Jones bring their shared mission of color and connection to Atlantic Station s new Art Station ATL Painter and muralist Artsy Elaine and multimedia artist Sway Jones share a creative connection built on color collaboration and a belief that art should lift people up That shared philosophy is at the center of their new Atlantic Station residency Art Station ATL opening Oct as part of the property s th-anniversary celebration The -square-foot studio and gallery on Atlantic Drive is designed as both a workspace and a populace venue We re designing Art Station ATL to feel like both a working studio and an immersive gallery the pair declared It s a space where creativity is consistently in motion a true hub for art public and inspiration We need art now more than ever Artist Elaine Artsy Elaine Stephenson Collaboration in color Each artist brings an established practice to the residency Elaine s bright floral murals already appear across Atlantic Station including eight flower carts two large-scale wall murals and the colorful parking-garage entrance off State Street Sway s pop-inspired portraits and design work include murals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and partnerships with the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC Her paint line Sway Acrylics is carried at the High Museum of Art and Brown Toy Box and is coming to Walmart One thing we have in common is a shared mission of spreading positivity through art Elaine explained Although our styles and executions are different they complement each other beautifully in those differences We both share a love for color and for bringing people together through creativity Sway added We believe our contrasting styles will connect with people from all walks of life no matter their artistic preferences all in the name of art Art where people are Atlantic Station s leadership sees the residency as part of its long-term commitment to integrating art into daily experience Art Station ATL isn t just a place to view art it s a place to feel it revealed Giovanni Silva general property manager at Atlantic Station During the residency Elaine and Jones will add new population artworks across the property We need art now more than ever Elaine noted By adding color around the property we hope to make each visit even more joyful and memorable People love art but it s not inevitably easily accessible Our goal is to create multiple opportunities for people to engage with us with color and with creativity itself Opening the doors Art Station ATL will also serve as an interactive studio We really want visitors to feel like they re part of the process the artists revealed They ll be able to see works in progress ask questions and even take part in workshops or population paint days We re opening the doors to what it truly looks like to be an artist not just the finished product but the capacity the learning and the collaboration that happens behind the scenes The launch coincides with Atlantic Station s th-anniversary celebration which marks two decades since the advance transformed a former steel mill into a mixed-use destination It signals a fresh resource for Atlantic Station a reminder that even after years it s still evolving right alongside the city the artists explained Art plays such a big role in Atlanta s values and in addition to all the other entertainment people come here for our residency adds another layer of creativity and connection Art Station ATL opens Saturday Oct noon p m at Atlantic Drive Suite Follow artsy elaine and swayart for updates The post Atlantic Station celebrates years with vibrant Art Station ATL residency appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta