Monthly Archives: March 2012

Morris Brandon – Primary Center School

Posted on March 28, 2012 by kyle

Today I went to Morris Brandon – Primary Center School. I found out there were two Brandon Morris schools after I went to the wrong one; bad start! I was quite late but no one yelled at me. A year ago … Continue reading →

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Folk Art Crosses in Atlanta

Posted on March 27, 2012 by kyle

I have been at it again; putting up folk art crosses around Atlanta. A neighbor of mine gave me some scraps of wood. I cut them up and made crosses out of them. A little wood glue, a few screws … Continue reading →

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A Silent Film with Sounds

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kyle

I was influenced by some things I had seen at the High Museum in Atlanta last week. I started compiling video clips around town; nature, people, objects. Over the last few days I edited this video. It is a new format for expressing my … Continue reading →

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We All Family Sign

Posted on March 17, 2012 by kyle

Today I made some smiles. I took an old half-fallen over sign and made it better. The sign was originally made for a neighborhood which went bankrupt and left the development half-finished. It was leaning over so I propped it up with rocks. … Continue reading →

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A Pots Sign

Posted on March 16, 2012 by kyle

A black 4×4 post near my house has been unadorned for years now. Just a plain black post with no sign to keep it happy. There used to be a hornet’s nest above it but now even the hornets are … Continue reading →

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Kyle Brooks Sleeps for Thirteen Minutes

Posted on March 15, 2012 by kyle

I decided to make a film. A short film to some but others might find it quite long. I wanted to show myself sleeping. I wanted to document a time of calm. I recorded my nap. I set my alarm … Continue reading →

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Paintings on Scrap Wood and Gov. Nathan Deal

Posted on March 12, 2012 by kyle

A neighbor gave me some sheets of wood and panel boxes. I decided to make some art signs. I made a couple and I will make a few more with the remaining scraps. Can U Help Me? I was painting … Continue reading →

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The Public Art Atlanta National Registry

Posted on March 7, 2012 by kyle

Yesterday I found out that I was an award winner. I have been accepted into the Public Art Atlanta National Art Registry. I was one of 18 artists chosen. Here is how the City of Atlanta describes the registry: The Public Art … Continue reading →

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BeltLine Bears – 7 months later

Posted on March 5, 2012 by kyle

I visited the BeltLine Bears mural today. I had not been there in several months. Everything looked great and the paint looked fresh as the day I painted it. Someone had smashed the directional signs I had made on the … Continue reading →

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African Bears

Posted on March 2, 2012 by kyle

I have a lot going on lately. It sure is something else to see the wheels start turning; meeting people and shaking hands and making new friends. If I keep pushing I think that wheel will keep rolling forward. I … Continue reading →

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