The Unseen Mural Art

by Christina Kwan

Completed On: 11/23/2021

The Unseen | christinakwan | Christina Kwan - abstract, nature, public, marta, pastel | Beautify

Mural size:

4 ft x 24 ft

About this mural:

Wind is perhaps the most mysterious elemental force – the natural movement of air created by shifts in our atmosphere and terrain. The wind is also a critical means of pollination; carrying seeds, insects, and birds, which can travel on wind currents for thousands of miles. When harnessed, wind has served humankind for various forms of migration through sea and air travel. Its movement shapes our landscape and plays an integral part in our ecosystem. The abstract composition that cascades down these columns gives form to the unseen element of air in moving natural cycles forward. Gestural strokes, sweeping lines, and collections of marks simulate wind currents flowing in an unpredictable pattern, perpetually in motion. The organic forms are like shadows, echoing what was once carried through the air.

Styles used:

abstractnaturepastel

Clients:

martapublic

Location:

391 Oakdale Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 US

Christina Kwan

Christina Kwan is an Atlanta-based artist known for her abstract works on paper and large scale murals. Originally from South Florida, Kwan moved to Atlanta in 2010 after graduating from University of Florida with a BFA in Drawing. A decade and many different career paths later, the work she creates is an ongoing exploration of her Asian-American identity and the internal struggle of feeling incomplete or existing in-between. Kwan's work has been shown in a variety of commercial galleries and academic institutions while her murals span all across Metro Atlanta in places such as Emory University, Marietta Square, and Microsoft's Atlantic Yards. Her compositions feature bold and calligraphic brush strokes inspired by her East Asian heritage, acting as a yearning for permanence and a search for ancestral ties.