The Queer Art Scene of Atlanta The Atlanta queer art scene is bustling right now. Here are a few favorite artists coming out of the South curated by Alli Royce Soble. Jody Fausett
John Folsom The multimedia artist from Kentucky uses digital photography, mixed media, and found materials to explore the narrative potential of images. johnfolsomonline.com
The photographic artist is born and raised in Georgia and currently exhibits at one of the most prestigious Atlantan galleries, Jackson Fine Art. Jody’s captivating portrait style is some of the best photo art coming out of the South right now. jacksonfineart.com
Amber Bradshaw The director, dramaturg, producer, and playwright Has a strong focus in new works and script development. As the Managing Artistic Director of Working Title Playwrights, she is deeply involved in the evolving entertainment industry in Atlanta.
Barry Lee Barry Lee i s a n Atlanta-based multimedia artist, whose playful and colorful depictions of happy creatures and people can be seen as murals all across the city.
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Allison Shockley The Atlanta-based multi-media artist has been making and exhibiting drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography since 1998. A common theme for her artwork is free-flowing, organic forms that seem to have been caught in a state of flux. allisonshockley.com 16 | 09.12.18
Suellen Parker Suellen’s unique style combines sculpture and photography to create lifelike characters in clay that are then photographed and digitally painted and enhanced. suellenparker.com