In the days before Inauguration Day 2017, Living Walls was among some 30 artists and organizations behind Signs of Solidarity ATL, an effort to unify and embolden citizens in a politically charged and divided time.
That effort is back and rechristened for the Covid-19 era: Signs of Solidarity — Quarantine Edition. Living Walls asked 11 artists to each paint a 4- by 2-foot banner with a positive message and hang it outside their homes or in a public place. Around town you’ll see banners by Bianca Acosta, George F. Baker III, The Color Cienna, Josephine Figueroa, Patricia Hernandez, Elizabeth Jarrett, Rebecca Kidd, Sarah Stover, Nathan Tavel, Meredith Anne White and Monica Campana, Living Walls’ cofounder and executive director. Each artist was paid $100.
The messages range from “Join the Home Team” to “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder,” from “All for One, One for All” to “Take Care of Each Other.”
“With these Signs of Solidarity,” Living Walls said in a statement, “we hope to show people they are not alone in their anxiety, fear, isolation, self-doubt, etc., and hope to bring a bit of encouragement to everyone who needs it.”
Living Walls, in collaboration with Orange Barrel Media, is pursuing five digital banners with different artists, as well.
To date, the nonprofit has invested $1,600 in its new #SignsOfSolidarityATL effort and always appreciates donations, especially now.
Artist: Rebecca Kidd
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Artist: George F. Baker III
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Artist: Josephine Figueroa
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Artist: Elizabeth Jarrett
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Artist: Sarah Stover
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Artist: Patricia Hernandez
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Artist: The Color Cienna
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Artist: Meredith Anne White
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Artist: Bianca Acosta
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