'False Spring' and 'From Wheels to the Wall'
May 2, 2025 5:00 PM –9:00 PM
Event Summary
Troy Hobbs dwells where the mundane meets the extraordinary, producing lowbrow surrealist artwork that emerges as a conversation between faith and the whimsical absurdity of existence. Through a selective color palette, unsettling forms, and paradoxical imagery, he delves into the paradoxes of belief, the pursuit of the divine, and coping with the world around us.
While primarily working in ink or digital mediums, each piece draws the viewer into a realm where the sacred and the absurd coexist. By blending humor with profound existential themes, these drawings compel us to ponder the mysteries of life and our place within.
"From the Wheels to the Wall" by Rodney Wills:
Born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1966, Rodney Wills spent his formative years in rural Alabama, a backdrop of flat-track motorcycles and homemade BMX ramps contrasting sharply with the burgeoning urban cultures that would later define his artistic path. The arrival of a skateboard and Skateboarder magazine in 1977 ignited a creative spark, placing him ahead of the curve in his rural surroundings. By 1980, Hip Hop's arrival introduced him to breakdancing and DJing, though the visual element of graffiti remained a distant concept.
Wills pursued his artistic inclinations at the Atlanta College of Arts before earning his bachelor's degree in graphic design from the California College of Arts. For a decade, his graphic design skills found expression in the snow, skate, and surf industries, notably with O'Neill wetsuits.
A pivotal moment arrived in 1984 when Wills was adopted into the seminal Atlanta Hip Hop graffiti crew, The United Kings. As the sole non-blood member, known then as "2RAD" and later as "RAD1" after moving to the Bay Area and joining the KTD crew in 1986, Wills became part of a legendary group known for their early and influential contributions to Atlanta's Hip-Hop movement. This exhibition offers a glimpse into the formative years of an artist deeply embedded in both subculture and the burgeoning world of street art.
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