On March 17th, Living Walls and AT&T in partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) will unveil the latest mural inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The mural comes to life with AT&T Dream in Black as part of AT&T’s BelieveAtlanta initiative focusing on celebrating Atlanta’s artists and cultural roots.
The latest mural is the fifth installment in the curated series developed by Living Walls and AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where their missions align to commission one local artist annually to create an original masterpiece inside the AT&T Perch on the 200 level of the stadium.
Through this program, artists share their love for Atlanta through large-scale artwork that serves as a cultural touchpoint, connecting Mercedes-Benz Stadium and local communities.
This year’s featured local artist, Drew Borders (she/her), celebrates Atlanta’s creative community through vibrant portraiture and cultural symbols of the city, representing the magic made when we come together. As an African American muralist, illustrator, and 2D animator, her work is driven by a desire for representation amongst people of color. She uses bright colors to bring a sense of vibrancy, excitement, and life to her portraits of Black and Brown women to combat stigmas and stereotypes such marginalized groups experience.
“When we get together to share different ideas, cultures, and perspectives, we can create something magical,” says mural artist Drew Borders.
“Mercedes-Benz Stadium doesn’t just serve as host for concerts and sporting events – it’s a cultural hub for our city,” said John Dwyer, President, AT&T Prepaid Portfolio. “This is a place where performers and athletes from all over the world come to showcase their talents,but it also acts as a launching pad for the talented people who live in Atlanta. Drew Borders was born and raised here, and her work speaks to two of the core values AT&T has – thinking big and striving to make a difference. We’re so…
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