Look at Them, Look at Us

Orange Barrel Media (OBM) is pleased to partner with artist Genevieve Gaignard and Atlanta-based independent curator Karen Comer Lowe on a large scale outdoor public art exhibition that explores the issues of race, class, and gender. The multi-media project, titled Look At Them Look At Us, includes the unveiling of a newly commissioned site-specific permanent art installation by Gaignard.

The exhibit takes place at the utilitarian parking garage at 79 Marietta St NW and reflects how the intersection of outdoor media and art can enliven public spaces by crating a new public art destination. In addition to launching Gaignard’s impactful large-scale installation, Look At Them Look At Us features the photographic works of eight Atlanta-based emerging artists on OBM’s new digital display. The exhibition amplifies themes such as the construction of identity, Blackness, authenticity, and invisibility in conversation with Gaignard’s artwork. Local artists include AD Kaya Clark, Ken West, Chip Moody, Davion Alston, C. Rose Smith, Jhalin Knowles, Artemus Jenkins, and Natrice Miller.

“Collaborating on public artwork for the City of Atlanta is such an honor. The city is so rich in culture and creativity like none other! An artist's work is not always given a platform to reach folks outside galleries or museums on such a grand level. In this presentation, not only does the work reach pedestrians and drivers, but OBM has set it up so I can be in dialogue with other artists in the community, which is such a beautiful thing,” said Genevieve Gaignard.

"I am excited to collaborate with OBM and Gaignard to engage with the unique artistic voices of Atlanta. The unveiling of Gaignard’s new public art installation and sign provides an important platform and opportunity for creative expression and collaboration, while supporting local emerging artists in conversation with an international artist,” said Karen Comer Lowe.