Rolling Down Peachtree, a large-scale art event, brought in artists to transform otherwise forgotten and ignored roll-down security doors in South Downtown.
This live art event was a collaboration between the Bakery, Cat Eye Creative, A&E Atlanta, South Downtown, Downtown Atlanta, Two Tree Studios, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Councilman Jason Dozier’s office.
The event took place while the road was closed during Atlanta Streets Alive on May 19 and transformed 15 roll-down doors, one storefront, and a community spray paint wall into unique works of art.
Participating artists included Charity Made It, Chaz Clark, Dannie Niu, Dr. Dax, George F. Baker III, Ghost Town, Jaliyah Nicole, Lasalle, Nailah Smith, PATL.SV, Sanithna, VAYNE, and Lotus Eaters Club: Courtney Hicks, Killamari, and OOFSTER.
“The murals, now a permanent part of the streetscape, showcase the incredible talent of our local artists and add a burst of color and creativity to the heart of Atlanta,” reads a statement on the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs website.
Check out some great photos by Stephanie Howard and a video by Michael Jarrin that captured this awesome live art event. I hope we see many more iterations of this type of public art festival; it’s a great example of how art can breathe life into a community by transforming forgotten and overlooked areas.
