ATLANTA, November 19, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP), a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to the nurturing and enrichment of the photographic arts Atlanta art community, today unveils its most innovative public art installation in the organization’s history: the Phoenix Photo Mural. The Augmented Reality (AR) -enhanced work installed in 10th Street Park in Midtown Atlanta blends in with the expansive concentration of ground-level art that is already through Midtown Alliances “Heart of the Arts” program. The Phoenix Photo Mural will remain on display in this location for a year.
“A collective portrait of our city, The Phoenix recognizes the irrepressible spirit of renewal and reinvention of the Atlanteans through the lens of some of the world’s most talented and dynamic photographers Atlanta Region today, “said Stephanie Dowda DeMer, managing director of ACP. “This groundbreaking installation is the culmination of a love effort for ACP – a demonstration of the unique power of photography to inspire, celebrate, and engage our diverse community.”
Visitors to the Phoenix Photo Mural experience art in public space like no other in the region. The web-based AR function developed by Atlanta-based dragon army activated with just a QR code and smartphone camera. Once activated, viewers experience a reality beyond the surface of the mural as The Phoenix rises and allows a deeper look at the 20 individual photos that combine to form an artistic representation.
“The Phoenix Photo Mural enriches a thriving street-level art experience that the Heart of the Arts program creates,” said Ginny Kennedy, Director, Urban Design for Midtown Alliance. “Through our partnership with ACP and the Dewberry Foundation, The Phoenix is the latest step in making art and culture an integral part of the Midtown urban experience. “
More than 200 artists from all over Georgia advertised over the summer via an open call and were selected by a renowned jury: Gregory Harris, Donald and Marilyn Keough Family Curator of Photography, High Museum of Art; Mark Johnson, CTO and Lecturer in Photojournalism at The University of Georgia; Robert Poole, associate, Alston & Bird; and DL Warfield, award-winning visual artist and creative director. Selected photos show the collaborative spirit of the city through captivating images of our incredible people, places and events.
Selected artists:
Cyril Bailleul
Kaneesha Brownlee
Andrew Clark
Terrell Clark
Rebecca Cristante
Jonathan Hillyer
Ronya Hull-Barksdale
Vicky Jaksic
Gail Mitchell
Laura Noel
Meredith Ochoa
Paul Peterson
Marta Puziss
Jerry Siegel
Leora Siegelmann
Michelle Simmons
Arvin Temkar
Kenneth West
Chelsea Williams
Jaime Ziegler
Creation and installation of The Phoenix developed through collaboration with Dewberry Group and Dewberry Foundation; Dragon army and Midtown Alliance; and with the kind support of Alston & Bird, Mailchimp, and the Fulton County Arts Council. Learn more about the experience and featured artists on the ACP website.
About ACP
Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the nurturing and enrichment of the photographic art Atlanta Art community. Through its work, ACP improves the metro Atlantas Place as the premier hub for the world’s fastest growing art form by creating experiences that enrich, inspire and transform. In addition to year-round programs, ACP organizes the largest community-oriented photo festival in The United States, the AKP festival. The program includes lectures, workshops, exhibitions, book signing, art photography auctions, portfolio reviews, and major public art installations. More information is available at acpinfo.org.
Above Midtown Alliance
Midtown Alliance is a non-profit membership organization and an association of leading business and community leaders – united in our commitment to Midtown as a premier travel destination for commerce, culture, education and life. Guided by a visionary master plan – Blueprint Midtown – and in partnership with the Midtown Improvement District, our mission is to improve and maintain the quality of life of those who live, work and play here. Midtown Alliance achieves this goal through a comprehensive planning and development approach that includes initiatives to improve public safety, improve the physical environment and strengthen the urban facilities that give the area its unique character. Learn more at MidtownATL.com.
Media contact
Candace McCaffery, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, 1 678.640.7822, candacemccaffery@me.com
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