2014 was a giant year for Living Walls being as it was the 5th year putting on the giant annual Conference. The Conference brings artists from all around the world (Argentina, Germany, South Africa, Spain, etc.) to Atlanta, GA specifically to paint murals and display artwork. This was my second year involved with Living Walls and I was lucky enough to be featured as one of the local artists on the roster. I would be painting next to Xuan Alyfe (Spain) and Kyle Nielsen (Chicago) on the face of an abandoned apartment complex in Bankhead.
For those that are familiar with Atlanta and the neighborhoods that comprise it, Bankhead is a very impoverished area with a hard drug problem. Many were concerned with our presence there and if it was safe enough but regardless, it felt really good to bring something bright to that area of town, even if it is just a few murals. I hope they enjoy it just as much as I did painting it. Thank you, Living Walls. Thank you, Atlanta. Thank you, Bankhead.
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