In collaboration with local artists, both young and old, new and experienced, Distillery of Modern Art is bringing art to life and making it approachable in a whole new way. We are committed to supporting and encouraging a thriving local art community.
Originally from Madrid and now rooted in Atlanta, Chris Alvarez merges his background in animation with his love for bold, stylized design. Known for his cartoon-driven aesthetics and dynamic shapes, Chris’ current series explores “exploding flowers”—a vibrant fusion of structure and spontaneity. Together with his partner Courtney Hicks, Chris forms Foxy Swine, a collaborative street art duo making waves with their contemporary urban creations.
After graduating from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Courtney Hicks has cultivated her career as an animator and illustrator in Atlanta. With a focus on energetic linework and minimal color palettes, Courtney’s art captures a gritty charm, using messy “scribbles” to build engaging, readable images. As one half of Foxy Swine, Courtney’s work embodies a raw yet refined creative spirit that resonates both on the street and in the gallery.
Nebraska-born, Detroit-grown, and Atlanta-raised, George F. Baker III—better known as GFB3—infuses his work with a playful, childlike energy that calls us back to creativity’s purest roots. A designer, illustrator, and creative director at Foster, George invites viewers to embrace imagination and fearlessly engage their inner child. His vibrant, expressive style reminds us that art is both play and power.
LELA BRUNET (b. 1985) is a visual artist living in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her BA in Art Education from Kennesaw State University in 2014. With her main subject being the female form, Lela explores the contrast created when the grace of the figure and the tension of energetic patterns and colors collide together. Lela’s work explores this visual battlefield of pattern, color, and form. She works in a variety of media including murals, painting, drawing, and design. She has exhibited her work and murals in multiple galleries and events throughout the United States and internationally. Her clients include Adidas, Microsoft, MailChimp, Facebook, Starbucks, Pepsi, NCR Corporation, Orpheus Brewing, Mellow Mushroom, and Soul Cycle.
Chapin, that’s what everyone calls a Guatemalan from immigrant descend.
Armando Chacon who came to this country due to unforeseen family and political
events and circumstances that changed his life. He won a national art contest in
native country at age twelve. Competing with more than 40,000 students for a
grand prize. Winning best of show and a one of a lifetime trip to Spain with all
expenses paid. All of these events allowed him to uncover his love for art.
Chris Alvarez and Courtney Hicks are an artistic power-couple based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Chris is originally from Spain, and studied animation. Courtney is from Philadelphia where she studied illustration and fine arts. For the past ten years, they have created content for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. In their free time, they create murals, illustrations, gallery and public art, all over GA and the surrounding states. They also enjoy comics, Mariokart, and pizza.
A Fusion of Artistry and Mixology: Distillery of Modern Art and Jen Boaz Art proudly present their collaboration, where Jen’s vibrant artwork intertwines with seasonal cocktails. Overflowing with textures and bursting with colors, this collection celebrates the essence and allure of seasonality. Each drink is a masterful blend of flavors, mirroring the vibrant hues and lively sensations of the season, inviting you to savor the fleeting moments of our lives in every refreshing sip. Art available for purchase.
If you are interested in exhibiting in the Watson Gallery, please reach out to russell (at) distilleryofmodernart (dot) com. Please include links to your website and IG as well as any other information you may find helpful.