About

Amy Patterson has over a decade of experience creating work in nearly every medium imaginable. Graduating from Kennesaw State with a BFA in Drawing and Painting and a minor in Marketing, Patterson entered the art world through the fine art scene, and gradually found their passion for murals after feeling a sense of deep purpose while working with various organizations and other artists both around the US and Mexico. They believe art deserves to be accessible, seen, and interactive within the space it’s installed in. Their work is not purely visual, though technical skill is an emphasized pillar of their practice. Concept and intentionality is extremely important; and an awareness to realistically connect viewership to the message of the mural. They’ve created work in several cities, from Oaxaca to Philadelphia to Atlanta, and plan to explore as many location as possible in this lifetime, delving deeper into what it means to be a student of the world.

Artist Statement

Social psychology is my leading inspiration, and manifests outcomes that reflect both my optimism and cynicism towards life. From navigating the push and pull of traditional power dynamics to questioning the necessary mindset it takes to be unapologetically authentic, my work is meant to resonate with all people who have ever struggled with their curated self, their capacity to push past expectations others have for them, and the strength and solidity of their true selves.

I have an incessant need to make art because my path does not lead to finding myself, rather, my path consists of creating myself. Each painting has a significant representation of my own internal journey with developing my voice in a sea of beautiful noise.

Mural Clients

Casa Eklum, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Tweed Recording Audio Production School, Athens, GA

Massage O’ Clock, Decatur, GA

The Georgia Conservancy, Atlanta, GA

Rianda Holistic Center, Oaxaca, Mexico

Gabbar Hookah Lounge & Bar, Tucker, GA

Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, FL

The Hamilton Hotel, Alpharetta, GA

Magic Bacalar Hostal, Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico

The City of Dunwoody, GA

The City of Decatur, GA

Omni Coffee and Eggs Cafe, Atlanta, GA

Calle Latina Restaurant, Decatur, GA

Decatur First Baptist Church, Decatur, GA

Exhibitions

2023

EngageMINT Auction, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group) 6.10

2022

MINT Semi-Annual Postcard Pin-Up Show, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group) 12.3

Something Haunting, Arches Brewing, Atlanta, GA (group)

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts' Annual Gala and Fine Art Auction, King Plow Arts Center, Atlanta, GA (invitational)

Summer Concert Series, Atlantucky Brewing, Atlanta, GA (group) 07.29

Vinyl III: Revolutions, Arches Brewing, Atlanta, GA (group)

MOCA GA Annual Off the Wall Pin-Up Show, MOCA GA, Atlanta, GA (group)

MINT Semi-Annual Postcard Pin-Up Show, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group) 02.26

2020

Realm of Virtues, Azjio Gallery, Atlanta, GA (invitational)

Live Painting @ Kerrianne's, Atlanta, GA (solo)

2019

MINT Semi-Annual Postcard Pin-Up Show, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group) 12.14

Toy Party Art Auction, Domaine, Atlanta, GA (invitational)

Live Painting @ Evolution Concert 2019, The Neighborhood Church, Atlanta, GA (solo)

Love and Death, Kibbee Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group)

MINT Semi-Annual Postcard Pin-Up Show, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group) 8.10

2018

Toy Party Art Auction, Opera Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (invitational)

MINT Semi-Annual Postcard Pin-Up Show, MINT Gallery, Atlanta, GA (group)

Senior Capstone Art Exhibition, Zuckerman Museum of Fine Arts Gallery, Kennesaw, GA (group)

Vicious Aeon Art Show, ART-HAUS Grant Park, Atlanta, GA (group)

Visions 34th Annual Student Juried Exhibition, Zuckerman Museum, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw GA (juried)

2017  

The Art of Meditation, Atlanta, GA (group)

Toy Party Art Auction, America’s Mart Building 3, Atlanta, GA (invitation)

2016

Creativity and the Conceptual, Acworth Cultural Arts Center, Acworth, GA (invitation)

2011

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston GA (group)

Teen Art Contest, DeKalb County Library, Dunwoody, GA (group)

2009

Youth Art Exhibit, Spruill Center for the Arts, Dunwoody, GA (group)