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Hey people looking for operation free art... READ THIS What is FREE ART? Is it free simply because there is no cost or is it free because it is placed in the public arena for all to enjoy? Is it better to take the art for your own or better to leave it as a "gift" for all who pass by? You must decide. Sometimes I will display art with the intention of being taken by the first person who finds it. I will list the drop-off location and the race is on. Other times it is a public installation to remain and be enjoyed. Either way, the intention is to create a message of love, creativity and happiness. Update: Operation Free Art has been suspended due to a broken heart and troubled mind. Note: Kyle Brooks is not associated with Catlanta, Scavenger Art, Free Art Friday or any other such organization.

Rise Up Atlanta Folk Art Ladder
September 23, 2011

Watch this...

Liesl from Atlanta is now the new happy owner of a folk art ladder. Congrats and happy climbing.

 

Folk Crosses On Trees
Septmeber 12, 2011

I made some new folk art roadside crosses. I built them with scrap wood I found. I painted them up and put them on trees around town. Take a look. See if you can spot one on your daily drive.

Folk cross on I-285 on the east side of town.

Bear cross in Inman Park.

Small cross in Candler Park.

 

Bear Heads Around Atlanta
August 22, 2011

This weekend I put out a dozen or so bear heads. Some wood. Some cardboard. Some plastic. From Freedom Park to Georgia Tech to Howell Mill. Bears are passing through town.

Cardboard bear in Castleberry Hill.

Bear on Marietta street by Octane Coffee.

 

Ormewood Free Art
August 16, 2011

I put a bear on Confederate Avenue in the Stony Point intersection park. Enjoy, Ormewood.

 

EAV Buzz
July 29, 2011

I found Operation Free Art discussed here.

 

 

Operation Free Art : Zoo Atlanta
July 20, 2011

Operation Free Art made a stop today next to Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta. Honk if you love Free Art!

 

 

Love: Bear Cross In Fayetteville
July 18, 2011

Operation Free Art now has an outpost on the side of Highway 85 just south of Fayetteville. I put a big cross up as well as a couple smaller wooden bear heads. This installation is on private property which I have permission to use so I feel good about that. I made a smaller "Operation Free Art" sign so people driving by might get the idea.

Update: I had a post on my Blackcattips' Facebook page today. It made me very happy.

It read, " Hi Kyle, thanks for sharing your artwork on Hwy 85 in Fayetteville! I just love the bears and the love cross. They always put a smile on my face! Operation free art is awesome!! Thanks again! "

 

More Art On Trees
June 10, 2011

I have been at it again. More art on trees and signs.

Next to WonderRoot on Memorial Drive.

On the East Atlanta Farmer's Market Sign.

In Brownwood Park off of Moreland Ave.

At the intersection of Fayetteville and Bouldercrest Roads.

On Buford Highway, just south of Clairmont.

Along Bouldercrest, overlooking the bus stop.

 

Art On Trees
June 5, 2011

In the last few days I have been busy putting out new art for folks. I was given an old half broken ladder. I cut it shorter so it would fit in my truck. Now I have a way to climb up and put art on trees.

I put some new wooden vegetables on a sign in East Atlanta. I put a few crosses and bear heads out too. If you live around Atlanta keep your eyes peeled for Free Art in trees.

Update: I received an email from the person in charge of the EAV farmer's market. She said they wanted more. You can't ask for a better repsonse than that. She requested some happy okra.

 

Scrap Wood Surprise
May 23, 2011

I made some more Free Art on scrap wood I found. I made a wooden red tomato and a blue bear cross.

Please read more about it here on my blog. (see full image of bear cross here)

 

Art By The Road
May 14, 2011

I have left many paintings next to the road in the last two weeks. I haven't announced most of them. I have planted about 5 Bear Cross Memorials. I have left a few bears on signs. I have put crosses next to interstate exit ramps. I have put a "love stick" on a tree.

I heard photographer Bill Cunningham say, " If you dont take money, they can't tell you what to do. That is the key to the whole thing."

I like that.

Check out some of my free art by the road images here.

 

Free Art Good
April 30, 2011

I left this painting, Free Art Good, on the corner of Moreland Avenue and the Edgewood Shopping Center. A guy named Marlon decided he would take it. He also somehow found me at the Inman Park Festival. He stopped and introduced himself. I hope you enjoy the door Marlon...

My other door called, One Fella Liked Free Art, was placed on Highland Avenue. It was picked up by Jen. Congratulations to you. Doors open doors.

 

Asheville
March 19-22, 2011

I went to the Asheville, North Carolina area and took some free art with me. I gave away 4 paintings. I left 3 of them in various spots around downtown Asheville. I left the other on the top of Mt. Mitchell. As far as I know, all of the paintings were taken by someone. I saw 2 of them being carried away. This was fun to watch.

The painting of the house, 4502, was taken by Olivia. She took this painting and gave it a happy home in her dorm room at the University of North Carolina-Asheville.

The yellow and green painting of the guy, Kelly's Boyfriend, was left for someone on top of Mount Mitchell. Karen from Maryland claimed it and her son will be hanging it in his room at the University of Maryland. When she gave it to her son he said, "That is sick!" Awesome.

 

Free Art Friday
March 18, 2011

I left this painting, Green Bear 45, on top of the Freedom Park stone sign at the corner of Moreland Avenue and Freedom Parkway at 5:30pm. See location here.

If you find it first it is yours. Just follow these 3 rules...
1. Let me know who found it.
2. Be happy
3. Tell some friends about Operation Free Art.

Update: Charlie Brouwer, an artist from Virginia, found my painting as he was scouting Freedom Park for his new art installation. It is part of FLUX. Check it out. It will be part of the Inman Park Festival weekend events. This is going to get a lot of press in April.

My art ladder was mentioned in this article about Charlie's Project in Freedom Park. Read it here.

Call Your Mom
February 27, 2011

I made some instructional signs on scrap wood. Call Your Mom. Do Right. Help Me Out. I drove around my side of town putting them out for others to read and take, if they wish.
Read a little more about it here.

 

Green Bear #37
February 16, 2011

I left Green Bear #37 on the front lawn of the High Museum on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. This bear needs a good home.

Hurray for FREE ART ! Andrew Kim of Thingumajig Theatre found my Green Bear #37. He is from is from West Yorkshire, England and currently in Atlanta with his puppet show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. I went and saw his show, A November Day: A War Story. It was well done and interesting. Andrew and Kathy from Thingumajig are two very talented folks.

 

Free Yellow Cat
January 6, 2011

I left a yellow cat on the telephone pole on the corner of Amsterdam and Monroe.
... free cat anyone?

Donna Mitchell is now the proud owner of a new pet cat. Purrrfect.

East Atlanta Bears!
December 20, 2010

I donated 5 bears to The Midway Pub in East Atlanta. Merry Christmas!

Update (12/24)
Midway Pub sent me an email. They said "thanks" and that they would hang up the
5 Bears soon. I hope so. You shouldn't hide your bears away.

Black Snake
December 15, 2010

This Black Snake is hanging around East Atlanta Village.

Pink Rabbit
October 19, 2010

This painting wanted to go to the left coast. I sent it to Bobby Brett in Northern Ca.

Ria's Bluebird
October 18, 2010

I painted this for Ria a while back but didn't send it to her. So yesterday I did.

They put it on the wall....nice. Thanks Ria!

Jesus Honest Abe
August 21, 2010

Painting left by HomeGrown Restaurant on Memorial Drive. Found by Scott Brannon.