Amy Parry Projects recently completed an exciting installation of custom pieces for the Atlanta Hawks at their coaching and practice facility. Embracing an industrial aesthetic, these installations embody the principles of hard work and teamwork that define the Hawks’ culture. In fact, the creation of these pieces was itself a collaborative effort between APP, Coach Quin Snyder, and Atlanta artist Taylor Means, showcasing the spirit of unity and dedication that drives both the team and the project. This unique blend of design and teamwork not only enhances the facility’s environment but also serves as a constant reminder of the values that propel the Hawks toward success.
Case Study #11 | Christina Kwan Mural at Loria Ansley
Last week we completed installing a really exciting art package at the Loria Ansley, a new luxury apartment complex in Midtown Atlanta. Compiled of local Atlanta artists, the art is intended to reflect the two areas the building sits between - the bustling city center and Midtown Arts District, and the tree-filled residential neighborhood of Ansley Park.
We commissioned local Atlanta artist Christina Kwan to paint a mural inside the Loria Ansley. With her signature style combining energetic bold strokes and concentrated mark-makings, the piece is a showstopper and a true treasure for the residents.
To learn more about how the artwork developed,
please flip through our latest Case Study below…
Case Study #10 | Donna Mintz Custom Commission
Recently we completed a large installation at a private residence here in Atlanta. The home had been in the process of renovation, overseen by designer extraordinaire Mallori Hamilton of Uncommon Studios. She pulled in APP to assist with sourcing some showstopper art for the clients, and we were happy to deliver. We commissioned Donna Mintz, with the assistance of Sandler Hudson Gallery, to create one of her custom gold leaf creations for the dining room.
To learn more about how the artwork developed,
please flip through our latest Case Study below…
Recycled Art!
Hawks x Novelis Recycled Sculpture
We had the great pleasure of contributing once again to the amazing art collection over at State Farm Arena. This time we worked both with the Hawks and Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. “Full Court Press,” created by local artist Taylor Means, is a sculpture made up of nearly 404 lbs of upcycled aluminum cups and cans in the shape of the Hawks Logo. Please view the video below to see how this amazing piece came together!
Case Study #9 | Peter Ferrari Mural at Mabra Law Firm
We have been thrilled to work with Ronnie Mabra on the further development of the already amazing art collection he has amassed at his Blandtown law office. One recent commission we assisted with was a custom mural by Atlanta artist Peter Ferrari. The piece pays homage to the work Ronnie does, and serves to enlighten and empower his employees on a daily basis.
To learn more about how the artwork developed,
please flip through our latest Case Study below…
Case Study #8 | Voco Sarasota Custom Mural
In this quickie of a case study, we wanted to give a glimpse into how we developed and executed an amazing custom mural for the Voco Sarasota Hotel’s restaurant and bar. Artist Kipper Millsap used IHG’s brand standards, particularly the avian theme, as a jumping off point, conscientiously developing it into something that felt on-brand for both the hotel and the artist. To keep with the hotel’s timeline, artist Kayleen Scott was brought in to install the mural, using a fully planned out template made by Kipper. The result speaks for itself! A memorable and “Instagrammable” moment for customers and the hotel."
In the Paint
State Farm 100 Year Anniversary Gift
APP has had an amazing relationship with the Atlanta Hawks over the years, providing artwork for the team’s home at State Farm Arena. When the Hawks were considering a gift for State Farm’s 100 year anniversary, they knew it had to be something meaningful, unique, and unexpected. APP was honored to be tasked with developing a special installation piece with the Hawks Studio for the State Farm headquarters in Sandy Springs.
APP engaged numerous local Atlanta artists, along with Atlanta Hawks employees and children at the State Farm Good Neighbor Clubs, to design the balls. Each artist was assigned a basketball to personalize in their style, and commemorate the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm’s community impact. Certain balls were designed to represent and highlight key moments in their joint giveback efforts, from the Hawk’s Season of Giving celebration to the Arena’s Zero Waste initiative.
One hundred balls were designed for the installation, representing each year of State Farm’s history. With such a large undertaking, APP enlisted the help of local artist and Atlanta native Taylor Means to assist with the organization and assembly of the installation. Taylor not only worked out the logistics of the piece, but personally designed and created many of the balls as well out of his studio in Avondale.
Other Atlanta artists, including Jermaine Clark, Kyle “Black Cat Tips” Brooks, Lillian Blades, Stacie Rose, and Zerric Clinton, to name a few, contributed their own unique artistic styles to the balls. The combined grouping is a kaleidoscope of color and texture, representative of the rich relationship and collaborative efforts between the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm over the years. We here at APP are truly honored to have been a part of such an impactful project, one that will be enjoyed and treasured for years to come.
Case Study #7 | The Memphian Hotel
We love a unique project, and The Memphian Hotel in Memphis, TN certainly fit the bill. The hotel’s owner is a Memphis native, and she gave a keen directive to pay tribute to the lively history of the neighborhood, but with an eclectic twist. Armed with a treasure trove of vintage photographs, APP set to work on creating pieces that married the bright and eye-catching decor of the hotel with the nostalgia of Memphis’ Overton Square.
To learn more about how the artwork developed,
please flip through our latest Case Study below…
Case Study #6 | Aaron Whisner
In 2018, Amy Parry Projects was approached by Gensler to create a youthful and music-centric art package for a new hotel developed by the Hard Rock brand. REVERB was meant to be a hotel for today’s young music fan, with a modern and tech-savvy approach to design. APP worked with artist Aaron Whisner to create a custom piece for the hotel’s co-working area, instilling the space with the artist’s street art sensibility, and creating a memorable “Instagram Moment.”
To learn more about how the artwork developed,
please flip through our latest Case Study below…
Case Study #4 | Caroline Bullock
We recently completed an elegant redesign of Boca West Country Club with the designers of Larson Nichols. Among the selected artwork was a custom commission by local Caroline Bullock - this package was definitely an Atlanta creation!
To learn more about the project and Caroline’s fascinating process behind
“Everything is Blooming Most Recklessly”
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A look inside Georgia Tech's newest space for start-ups, Encore
By Erin Schilling – Technology Reporter/ Atlanta Inno, Atlanta Business Chronicle
Jul 8, 2021 Updated Jul 8, 2021, 1:30pm EDT
Startups can now lease space in Georgia Tech’s new office space in West Midtown, an area booming with new investment.
Encore, a 50,000-square-foot space, is part of The Interlock, a budding mixed-use development at the corner of Howell Mill and 14th Street.
Encore is meant to be the next step for startups graduating from the Advanced Technology Development Center, a long-running incubator sponsored by the state and hosted by Georgia Tech.
ATDC startups are often small, founding teams in the early stages of development, meaning they don’t need much office space. Encore caters to the next phase of a startup — one that’s building its team but not be quite ready to disconnect from the ATDC startup community.
Encore's co-working concept is popular among early-stage companies, where the community is just as important as the office space. Buckhead’s Atlanta Tech Village already models this concept and has incubated at least two startups, Calendly and SalesLoft, that have surpassed $1 billion valuations.
The new incubator has 13 suites available to companies, which hold about 14 to 30 people each. Startups can customize the space or lease two suites for more space. CairEA, an artificial intelligence-powered real estate analytics platform, moved in the beginning of this month.
Encore also has conference rooms, individual workspaces, a coffee bar and balcony available. The Interlock also includes Puttshack, Chase Bank and other restaurant tenants. The $750 million development has 160,000 square feet of office space, a 40,000-square-foot grocery store, 280 student housing units, a 190-key hotel and 20,000 additional square feet of retail space.
all photography by Katie Bricker Photography
Slow Dancing in the Light
Courtyard Mural at Bellyard Hotel
Still in awe of the brilliant courtyard mural recently completed by Lacey Longino for the Bellyard Hotel, Atlanta, GA. This custom mural was commissioned nearly three years ago before Bellyard broke ground. The location’s history as a railway intersection and stockyard inspired much of the art inside the hotel. The courtyard mural honors the same rail and brick legacy while mirroring the vibrancy and excitement of the Interlock project that has evolved there. Lacey began her work only after the hotel property opened, allowing the hotel staff and guests to watch her inspired process as it unfolded. This mural will bring undeniable joy for years to come.
Please enjoy reading the artist’s thoughts below…
I want this space to bring joy and remind people to celebrate what was here, but also what is here now. Where they are and what path they are on. We go so fast that we forget to slow down and be truly present with those around us. Let’s celebrate and make new memories. Remembering the past, learning from it, making the changes that need to be made and being better all around. This space is all about bright, bold futures. Finding ones’ light and existing in it. Sharing that light with your neighbor. It’s about dancing through life and spreading that light…
Love walks through city parks
With the love of my life on a hot summer night
Fresh picked flowers along the way
Love radiating from every petal
Following the yellow brick road
In the morning & the evening
As the seasons change
Walking & talking
Enjoying ones presence
& truly being present
Hello yellow brick road
Or goodbye
Cue Elton John album
Why a yellow brick road?
Because we are all searching for ours
So many yellow brick roads
One leading to greatness
One leading to sadness
One leading to chaos
One leading to light
It’s okay to change tracks
Trust the path you’re on
Be present with each step
If your path becomes broken or weary
Rebuild it
Grow from the tracks that led you off track
Choose love & light & joy
Dance it out like these little flowers
Let the light of love into your life
Flow on over to your new track
Love others along the way
Be kind to yourself
Have grace for you & them
Walk slow & drink a lot of water
Believe in magic
Lay it out brick by brick
And pay attention to when your light shines the brightest along the way
One day you will arrive
And slow dance so fearlessly in the darkness that the light will pour in
And you will be home dancing in your own light
— Lacey Longino, 2021
Design by Uncommon Studios | Art Consulting by Amy Parry Projects
Special thanks to Mallori Hamilton of Uncommon Studios ATL for her creative vision and collaborative spirit throughout this entire Bellyard Project.
Sonya Yong James | Lyla Lila (ATL)
Christmas came early for Atlanta foodies when Chef Craig Richards’ newest concept, Lyla Lila opened to the public on December 6th. The midtown restaurant is the result of many months of exploration into Richard’s passions - Southern European (leaning Italian) cuisine, experimental jazz and an interest in creating a comfortable, approachable dining experience.
When Chef approached Amy Parry Projects to consult on a statement piece for the Restaurant’s main dining room, everyone was initially imagining a textile piece - in the interest of southern charm; one that spoke to the passing down of craft. Naturally, Atlanta artist Sonya Yong James came to mind. A studio visit was scheduled between Chef and Sonya (recently represented by Whitespace Gallery) and a delightful shift in direction happened en studio.
Hanging from a pot rack in Sonya’s space within the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center was a large, old wooden spoon that she used in her hand-dyed textile work. Richards saw the spoon and was struck by it’s natural beauty. As Sonya and Chef connected over music and other “ties that bind,” the spoon became the story. Sonya embarked on creating a textile hanging work from a collection of indigo dyed spoons.
A custom armature was made, spoons (new and old) were gathered, Sonya switched studios (and was awarded the prestigious Artadia Award on the heels of three back to back exhibitions) and the piece was installed as the Restaurant prepared for it’s first round of guests - friends and family of Chef and his Lyla Lila business partner Billy Streck.
Sonya’s spoons are a beautiful complement to the Restaurant’s beautiful, eclectic interior which was designed by Atlanta’s Smith Hanes Studio. If you are in Atlanta, please make a point to enjoy both the food and design of this new, great space.
Recent article from Atlanta Magazine here.