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“Your Peace reflects the profound human desire for love and peace,” writes Atlanta-based artist Lamar Bailey.
It encapsulates “the moments of tenderness and intimacy shared between a couple, where their love radiates as a beacon of tranquility. Through abstract mixed media and intricate details, I aim to depict the transformative effect of love on the human spirit.”
Artist Lamar Bailey
Your Peace was featured in a Fall 2023 exhibition exploring artists’ spiritual journeys at the UU Congregation of Atlanta, Georgia, which ties its quarterly community art shows to accompanying worship themes.
Bailey is an artist native to Atlanta, Georgia. As a devoted and proud husband and father, he says his creative journey was influenced by his grandfather, himself a talented artist. The familial influence left an impact on Bailey, shaping his artistic direction.
His artistic style is a fusion of abstract expressionism and realism, reflecting a deep connection to his community’s emotions and experiences. He often utilizes cardboard and cardstock as unconventional canvases to breathe life into his creations.
In 2013, Bailey unveiled a body of work titled “Little Black Boy,” which was showcased and auctioned at Hartfield Atlanta Airport. This event marked his contribution to the new art fundraising initiative by the Fulton County School System. His commitment to making a positive impact through his art also extends to the “Works of Heart Benefit,” where his work was auctioned to raise both funds and awareness for abused children.
Bailey has exhibited his most recent works at ArticulateAtl, a nonprofit organization that provides a platform for emerging local artists to showcase and sell their artwork. His participation in events like the Deep Exhibition 2023, ArticulateATL 2022 and 2023, Rush Hour Exhibit 2023, Black Boy Art Show 2023, Art of the South 2022, Charleston and Friends Art Exhibition 2023, the Future Dead Artists Exhibition 2022, the Ripening Exhibition 2023, and Euphoria Art Show 2023, to name a few, highlights his commitment to both his craft and the vibrant art scene. Through his canvas and brushstrokes, Bailey not only captures the essence of his community but also shares his passion for art, storytelling, and social change.