Art and Museums

It is clear, almost from the first syllable spoken, that Garret Lee is a storyteller. He communicates with such clarity and self-awareness, and a deep sense of serenity and humility seems to radiate from him. Lee infuses his art – whether it be music, photography, or videography – with these qualities. He describes his artistic career as a journey. “I started out playing music at age 11,” he says. “I immediately picked up a guitar…

We walk past the scenes every day. The Iconic skylines, the untamed Chattahoochee River, the familiar restaurants and historic buildings that form the silhouette of the city where we work, live, raise our families, and play. Yet many of us take these scenes for granted or, after a time, stop noticing the beautiful way the light reflects off the water, no longer paying attention to the colors and shapes that each familiar scene is built…

Photo by Eliza Daffin

Photo by Garrett Lee

Local art shapes the community, and in turn, the community shapes local art. Invaluable to a vibrant city, art offers a wordless commentary on life, an expression that crosses all boundaries, to be received uniquely by each person who takes the time to look and see. And, in seeing, each person leaves a little bit different than when they arrived. King Gallery is the newest addition to the colorful, magical shops of women-owned businesses that…

Scraps of paper, forgotten photographs, old magazines – these are the things that make Julie Umberger’s eyes light up. She knows she can take these bits and pieces and turn them into astounding creations. Each find is an opportunity to tell a story and spark inspiration for her viewers. Julie graduated in 2009 with her BFA in studio art and spent many years expressing herself through painting. About a year and a half ago, feeling…