Microsoft XBOX Invite, Yasuke, Reeves, Blue Ribbon Committee, Lamborghini Urus, New Works of Art, Architectural Collaboration, International Placemaker
September 2024
It’s full STEAM ahead for Atlanta’s Leading Mixed-Media Artist, Kristan Woolford, who continues to make progress in his unique niche of artistry at an unprecedented rate of success.
Kristan Woolford, who also serves as Chief Technology Officer for Analog Detox Studios was invited to participate in an all day Gaming Camp that prepares partners for releasing games for Microsoft’s XBOX. Analog Detox Studios, an eurketSTEAMlabs affiliate, led by Deranta, Kristan, and Bruce, presented their animation — Yasuke. The trio is also in process of releasing another game, based on the first black United States marshall —- Reeves. Stay tuned for more details on release dates.
As a board member of eurketSTEAMlabs, Woolford has also been recently appointed to the Atlanta Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Youth Advisory Committee. The long-time educator, has also been invited to speak at a Georgia Youth Symposium. Woolford’s ATL Waterboi filmcamps private school team, will resume it’s next phase soon with the building of a mini set for their toy-focused actionpacked short film. eurketSTEAMlab’s newest collaborator, Henry, will join, displaying his 3D printed inspired Lamborghini Urus. The Urus SE, Lamborghini’s new plug-in hybrid vehicle, was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24. Noted as the most powerful Urus ever, the Urus SE, offers an unparalleled driving experience thanks to the plug-in hybrid system that improves the vehicle’s performance and dynamics. The Urus SE features a twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine and a 25-kWh lithium-ion battery, which delivers a total output of 800 CV (789 horsepower) and sprints from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds (Urus S: 3.5), reaching a top speed of 194 mph (Urus S: 190 mph). The permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor located inside the 8-speed automatic transmission can act as a boost for the V8 combustion engine, but also as a traction element, making the Urus SE a 100% electric 4WD vehicle capable of traveling more than 37.28 miles in EV mode.
As a Professor of Practice, Woolford welcomes two new members onto his team. The new crew members displayed one of his latest works of art, “git.back{gitRight}” at a recent art show. [ More on the piece: Hip Hop anchors this piece. Short segments of Outkast’s classic song “Git Up, Git Out” move the Phoenix (a historical Atlanta symbol of rebirth after destruction) to pulsate in sync with the rhythm of the drums and the colors melodically shift in harmony with the silky smooth bass and horns. Afrofuturistic background visuals of Atlanta’s own Outkast look in amazement towards a new imagined future beyond what the wandering subject can see. Beyond the glitches and the broken musical loops. A new Atlanta. One that invites young Black men that may feel ignored, lost, or alone to embody the concept of Sankofa, that is to look back for strength and a way forward through the creation and empowerment of the black family. (Sankofa means "to go back and get it" in the Twi language of Ghana. It symbolizes the importance of reflecting on the past to build a successful future and is often represented by a bird with its head turned backward while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth). ] His latest piece, “{Welcome to THE 𝒜 M@trix]” which displays a waterfall of analog detox colors with a revolving classic Atlanta “A”, on a custom built 10 foot multi-monitor video sculpture, is currently a work-in-progress and will be re-debuted once complete.
The ux-ui trained experimental filmmaker turned mixed media digital artist has completed over 12 exhibitions, 10 commissions, and 7 years of residencies. His newest project involves partnering with a world-renowned architect, via eurketSTEAMlabs to collaborate in the design of a sustainable eco-friendly stateside build that will include AD’s windows&walls product. The state of the art projection and LED technology is compatible for any surface: Commercial and Residential. Transforming a mundane space with innovative projection or LED technology combined with pre-loaded or custom breathtaking visuals.
In addition to creating his own unique style of art, that mixes film and media, fit for trophy-hunting art collectors and serious commercial real estate developers, he also leads a well-established, multi-talented international placemaking team: TeamATL, learn more here.
Success: eurketSTEAMlabs offered STEAM School and Offices, NFT Commission, Marseille France, Sustainability Laser Show
July 2024
During the Midtown Alliance open studios of Atlanta’s leading mixed media digital artist Kristan Woolford, PAINTERS (patrons of the arts innovation and technology) fully enjoyed their experience with all members of eurketSTEAMlabs’ team and have offered to create a multi-million dollar STEAM school and corporate offices to allow more students (of all ages) to develop within their program, which displays a unique, one-of-a-kind style of artistry, creation, and ideation (learn more, here.) The Open Studios was held in the Woodruff Arts Center area of Atlanta, Georgia and included samples of WoolfordThomas Windows&Walls, and works-in-progress from Woolford, including a 10 foot multi-monitor video sculpture, a first for the mixed media digital artist, inspired by Nam June Paik. Highlights also include special guest Jeremiah of Unknown Lyric. Jeremiah, chief music officer of eurketSTEAMlabs, directed the group of junior engineers from ATLwaterboiFILMcamps in creating the soundtrack for their short film project.
Woolford has since been commissioned to create a series of NFTs with eurketSTEAMlab’s Jacinda to showcase Atlanta for a wider audience.
eurketSTEAMlab’s Panther Lattimore has recently returned from Marseille France, where he spoke about the global reach of Hip Hop at the Marseille x Atlanta exhibit hosted by DJ Djel, and took part in the Soul Food Cypher Event at Friche La Belle de Mai.
Woolford, a Professor of Practice, has been invited to host a mixed media show, based on the theme of sustainability in Downtown Atlanta this Fall. More details to come.
eurketSTEAMlabs Junior Engineers, Georgia Tech’s Rosa Parks OMED Plaza, Real Estate Developer Art Collectors
June 2024
June kick-off’d with junior engineers from the eurketSTEAMlabs shadowing Analog Detox’s lead designer, Professor Woolford and eurkeSTEAMlabs chair, Jacinda for several on-site advanced artistry demonstrations. Followed by a week of field trips including the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Harriet Tubman Museum, and a visit to see the fastest, highest flying plane: SR-71 "Blackbird", a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. Capable of speeds over 2200 miles per hour and flies at altitudes above 80,000 feet.
On June 4th Woolford displayed his unique laser and projection techniques with junior engineers of eurketSTEAMlabs in the Rosa Parks OMED Plaza at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Atlanta’s Goat Farm developer has become the newest collector of an original WOOLFORD. He secured the piece at an art auction event.
Analog Detox x Georgia Tech mixed media digital art collaboration will be viewed at the newly installed Interactive Media Zone at Georgia Tech’s library throughout 2024 and 2025.
Supporters of both art and technology are finally able to be one-time, weekly, monthly, or yearly donors to STEAM lab activities, programming, field-trips, and events with the recently launched PAINT campaign: Patrons of the Arts Innovation and Technology (PAINTER). Officially become a PAINTER, here.
TEDxAtlanta, Beltline, ThomasWoolford Walls & Windows, JFA
May 2024
Wednesday May 14th, Buckhead’s JFA Gallery invited members of the eurketSTEAMlabs Board to attend the artist talk of Shanequa Gay. JFA Gallery owner, Anna Walker Skillman, opened the evening with her history of arts in Atlanta, having moved to "the A” from Augusta, Georgia 23 years ago. Shannon Morris, friend of Anna and Shanequa, interviewed the artist and deep-dived into the inspiration behind her collection, which features toile— a pattern she thought was of Southern (USA) or French origin, but in fact is Indonesian. Visit JFA to learn more.
On May 16th, members of the eurketSTEAMlabs Board were invited to join TEDxAtlanta at The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Institute of Technology in collaboration with the International Living Future Institute and the State of Georgia. On May 21st, the Board visited Georgia Tech’s recently opened Datasuem, created by the School of Interactive Computing, funded by the Price Gilbert Foundation.
Beltline lovers can enjoy another showing of Kristan Woolford’s “Fr33 the L@nd” on June 20th. Woolford will be featured in the experimental series, titled "Off the Wall”. Which will project art films @ 725 Ponce, led by his contemporary, Georgia Tech and now Emory academic Gregory Zinman (former Vogue fact checker and member of Brooklyn Band Sea Ray). Woolford will also be featured in Atlanta Contemporary’s Thirty Summers exhibition on June 22nd.
Architectural and Real Estate firms can now partner with Analog Detox to permanently (or temporarily) install WoolfordThomas Walls&Windows into their buildings to activate their real estate holdings and complete their innovative architectural designs — this includes developers and construction companies. Retailers, Art Galleries, Museums, Restaurants, Hotels, High-End Interior Decorators, Medical Practices, Tourist Attractions, Religious Institutions, Universities, Private Schools, Government Buildings, Corporate HQ’s, and City Placemaking Designers are also able to partner with Analog Detox to enhance their spaces. Learn more, here.
Woolford, a mixed-media digital artist, has recently been invited to do an installation in Atlanta’s Historic Underground located in Downtown ATL, in addition to a collaboration with artists at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University.
Stay tuned for the final details of Woolford’s Midtown Alliance Open Studios, June 25th which will debut new pieces for the arts community, including collectors: aesthete collectors, trophy hunting art dealers, intellectual connoisseurs, and new enterprising collectors.
On Display: Kristan Woolford,
Emory, Beltline, Villa-Albertine
April 2024
On April 10th the Analog Detox Team + members of the eurketSTEAMLabs Board attended Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen School of Liberal Arts, School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) DIGITAL MEDIA Demo Day in Tech Square, led by Harvard graduate Dr. Janet Horowitz Murray, Dr. Brian Magerko, additional professors, staff, and graduate students. Kristan Woolford, Professor by day/Artist by night, is an alum of the program.
The Goat Farm is displaying Woolford’s famous “Tr@scend” piece (featuring the Edmund Pettus Bridge) in their permanent gallery.
May 3rd and May 10th mixed-media digital artist Kristan Woolford’s “Fr33 the L@nd” piece will be featured on an 8-story skyscraper (deemed the largest movie screen in the Southeast) near the North Avenue bridge on The Beltline (created by Georgia Tech alumus Ryan Gravel). This will happen in collaboration with Emory Professor Gregory Zinman’s experimental art film series, titled “Off the Wall @ 725 Ponce”, in partnership with Cousins Properties, which illuminates the Eastside BeltLine Trail. “Off the Wall” is fully supported by Emory Initiative for Arts and Humanistic Inquiry, underwritten by the Office of the Provost.
Woolford has recently accepted the request to be the newest board member of The Creatives Project, whose mission is to enrich and strengthen local communities through quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city's creative talents through local artist residency programs. Fellow board members include AIA, LEED AP BD +C architect Sarah Hoke of Gensler, programming analyst Raven Hinson of CNN, artist Masud Olufani of Morehouse, and neurology/neurosurgery professor Dr. Thomas of Emory University.
His list of international collaborations continues to grow. Upon arrival to the states Senegalese-French Afro-eco-feminist artist T.I.E (Ngnima Sarr) of Villa-Albertine visited Woolford’s studio near the High Museum of Art, along with eurketSTEAMlab’s chair Jacinda, to discuss the Arts in Georgia for her esteemed French Residency representing the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, supported by the French Ministry of Culture. In partnership with Deanna Sirlin, Swedish writer and researcher J.David Vandevert, co-founder of the Global Hip Hop Reading Room and an expert of post-Soviet Russian rap is interviewing Woolford for the Art Section.
Light It Up: Kristan Woolford,
MLK Day, Georgia Tech, eurketSTEAM Labs, Princeton
March 2024
With a new line up of collaborations underway, Atlanta’s leading mixed-media digital artist Kristan Woolford is en route to monumental expansion.
A film professor by trade, Woolford kicked off the year with an artist talk at Miami Ad School, which highlighted his past works and included several live performances by eurketSTEAMLab’s musicians-in-development to display VPDJing techniques.
In celebration of MLK Day, Woolford partnered with Georgia Tech’s OMED to serve on a FOCUS panel with Dr. Michael Hatcher, CEO of Sovereign Construction & Development and CBRE’s Britt Williams at the Georgia Tech Hotel in Tech Square.
You can find his latest work, in collaboration with eurketSTEAMLabs at MODA in Midtown in support of their “Please Be Seated: A Century of Chair Design” exhibition. While the main exhibition takes you on a journey of classic and contemporary chair designs, exploring the stories of furniture designers like Philippe Starck, Moooi, Verner Panton, Paola Lenti, Eileen Gray, Ron Arad and more, Kristan Woolford and his fellow fine artists created philanthropic chairs to highlight social issues, spanning from women’s rights to environmental protection.
The Kristan Woolford x eurketSTEAMLabs chair, “Empress 1.0” highlights Women in Technology, with a gamer girl inspired chair complete with a glowing hyacinth flower and a hidden yellow jacket disguised as a honey bee to bring the chair’s mini computer, a raspberry pie, to life. Woolford’s co-creator, eurketSTEAMLabs Board of Directors chair, Jacinda, was inspired by her background in engineering, technology, agriculture, and the arts. Particularly her efforts to “Save the Bees” and improve Georgia’s air quality and environment by designing the world’s first Apiary Park, in partnership with Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, with co-collaborators, Morehouse alum, Geordon Streat and Julian Streete. View MODA’s Please Be Seated: A Century of Chair Design.
Kristan Woolford, also the co-creator of VPDJ’ing, debuted his unique style of digital artistry by invitation to Princeton University alongside beat-boxing Princeton professor Chesney Snow, philosopher Al-Yasha, fine arts dancer T-Lang, pianist AJ, and VPDJ co-creator Jacinda at Princeton’s Lewis Arts Complex for artistic expression.
Stay tuned for Woolford’s Spring 2024 Open Studios with Midtown Alliance in which he will invite the fine arts community to view his latest creations while in progress.
He Shines at Night: Kristan Woolford, Mixed-Media Digital Artist
December 2023
With his masterful use of color and form, it appears Salvadore Dali and Andy Warhol have tapped Atlanta’s leading mixed-media digital artist Kristan Woolford to reimagine surrealism and pop art for the modern day. With the use of projection technology this Hampton + Georgia Tech Masters alum carefully synthesizes the original pillars of hip hop with social justice themes onto a variety of large-scale canvases, including: windows, walls, screens, and skyscrapers.
In fact, his limited edition Tr@nscend prints, featuring the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, already have the who’s who of Atlanta collecting them including the former president of The Woodruff Arts Center and The Center for Civil and Human Rights. His most recent piece is on display at the Emory Science Gallery in Pullman Yards to celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop, while you can still enjoy his Peter Street Station piece “Chee$e” featuring Atlanta’s famous waterboys on banners throughout midtown Atlanta. His 2024 collaboration list continues to grow and will include features at the Midtown Alliance Art Walk, MODA, JFA in Buckhead, and Princeton University.
Woolford’s 2020 Midtown Alliance collaboration displayed one of his unique techniques at 999 Peachtree St with colors and visuals to evoke a feeling of calmness to passersby in light of the pandemic. Kristan Woolford’s upcoming 2024 Exhibition will be extension of this theme. It will be a full immersive experience that will transport visitors to a surrealist take on aurora borealis, while mixing in what Atlanta is loved and known for: hip-hop. Those that visit this winter exhibition will enjoy therapeutic visuals, atmospheric music, virtual reality tours, curated NFT Gallery, Short Film Contest, VPDJ classes with celebrity guests, AI lectures, and more.
He serves on several boards, including the Office of Cultural Affairs Mayor’s Panel. Woolford’s Midtown Alliance residency is in partnership with MODA and Perkins&Will. The mixed-media digital artist has recently been featured at Atlanta Art Week, which demonstrated his projection mapping techniques in partnership with eurketSTEAMlabs, and garnered immediate support from members of the Dewberry Foundation. Woolford and his team have an ever growing list of invitations and requests.