Atlanta Celebrates Photography frames My Atlanta
“My goal for this picture was to take the ideal image of perfect little Barbie and challenge the notion of real beauty. I cut her hair and her dress, covered her in dirt, tore off one of her legs, and tried to set her on fire.”
- Kelsey Sasser
- My Atlanta’s Critics Choice winner “Crispis” by Kelsey Sasser
This year’s Atlanta Celebrates Photography giant push-pin exhibition “My Atlanta,” is currently on display at the Piedmont Park Community Center. The exhibition features over 700 images shot by more than 300 photographers of all ages and with all levels of experience.
Creative Loafing’s Photo Editor Joeff Davis, CL Art Director Chris Mihal and respected art critic and curator Jerry Cullum were joined (and prodded) by members of the ACP staff to judge the annual exhibition last week. Prizes were awarded in 9 categories.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Viewing hours are 9 am — 1 pm Saturday, October 15, Saturday, October 22 and Saturday, October 29 at the Piedmont Park Community Center, 1071 Piedmont Avenue (Park Entrance at 12th street).
Check out a photo gallery that features the winners and statements by the photographers about their work.