off the beaten path
Group exhibition curated by Joseph Abu
Off The Beaten Path is a group exhibition focused on addressing the critical state of the artistic landscape of Atlanta, Georgia in 2024. Our goals were simple: (1) shine a light on the poor per capita arts investment in the state (2) stand with artists being displaced from their studios due to rapid rent increase (3) show that artists exist and thrive despite the odds. These carefully selected works, challenge narratives, deconstruct power structures, and ultimately highlight the resilience of Atlanta’s artistic community.
Exhibiting artists include: Joseph Abu, Jean Patrick Icart-Pierre, LeMarques McClide, Taylor Jiles, Kiara Gilbert, Wilay Mendez Paez, each bringing their own unique vision and voice.
Staging
A Dream on Cascade 45"x50" Acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel on canvas
A Dream on Cascade (side view)
Entropy 52"x58" Acrylic, oil pastel, charcoal on canvas
A Maker's Mark 16"x20" Ink on canvas paper
ICON (Sculpture Painting 2 & 3)
ICON (Sculpture Painting 2)
ICON (Sculpture Painting 2)
ICON (Sculpture Painting 3)
ICON (Sculpture Painting 3)
on view
Still I Rise 6"x6" Acrylic, oil pastel on wood panel
Still I Rise
Gallery view (sculpture by Wilay Mendez Paez)
works by Kiara Gilbert and Jean Patrick Icart-Pierre
works by LeMarques McClide
sculpture by Wilay Mendez Paez
RIP Sonya Massey (front & back) by Jean Patrick Icart-Pierre
gallery view
gallery view
gallery view, works by Taylor Jiles