Fabian Williams aka Occasional Superstar is an artist born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, now living in Atlanta, GA. Fabian received a BFA from East Carolina University in Illustration. After working for 13 years in the advertising industry with a long list of clients from Nike, Warner Bros to HBO, he decided to move to a purely expressive practice outside of the commercial space where he had the freedom to express more political and socially relevant contemporary themes. In 2009, He created the World Wide Art Federation, a performance art battle series. The WWAF mixes the swag of Ric Flair with the skill of Bob Ross. Artist must dress up in character and talk trash then paint against each other in a competitive art competition. The winner like in wrestling receives a belt. His current exhibition series, Contraption will feature, paintings, film, and sculpture at Notch 8 Gallery in April 2016. Recently, as an extension of The Contraption, he created The Merica Show, a kid show for adults, complete with puppets and animation, which the pilot will premiere in November 2015.
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Creative Mornings ATL: Theme 81: Justice – Fabian Williams
August 30, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
TBAComin’ up next, we’re diving into the theme of JUSTICE.
When we envision moments related to justice, we often think of suits, courtrooms, and the sound of a gavel. But justice is also rooted in sweeping moments of change—when empathetic and innovative solutions are brought to the forefront.
To speak on the topic, we’ve booked Fabian Williams a.k.a. Occasional Superstar. After working in the ad industry for 13 years, he amassed an impressive portfolio, including work for Nike, Warner Bros, and HBO.
Over time, he sought the creative freedom to express more of his political and social views, so he moved to a purely expressive practice. Since that shift, he’s produced Norman Rockwell-inspired artwork, a performance art battle series, and even a puppet show for adults.
Have we piqued your interest in Fabian’s personal blend of art and justice yet? If you still need more convincing, listen to The Creative Rising podcast for a recent interview with him.
Go ahead and book us on your calendar for Friday, August 30 at 8:30 am at MonMonday Night Garage. Tickets will be available starting that Monday, August 26 at 9 am, sharp!
Hope we did justice to the theme,
the CM / ATL Team
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Fabian Williams aka Occasional Superstar is an artist born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, now living in Atlanta, GA. Fabian received a BFA from East Carolina University in Illustration. After working for 13 years in the advertising industry with a long list of clients from Nike, Warner Bros to HBO, he decided to move to a purely expressive practice outside of the commercial space where he had the freedom to express more political and socially relevant contemporary themes. In 2009, He created the World Wide Art Federation, a performance art battle series. The WWAF mixes the swag of Ric Flair with the skill of Bob Ross. Artist must dress up in character and talk trash then paint against each other in a competitive art competition. The winner like in wrestling receives a belt. His current exhibition series, Contraption will feature, paintings, film, and sculpture at Notch 8 Gallery in April 2016. Recently, as an extension of The Contraption, he created The Merica Show, a kid show for adults, complete with puppets and animation, which the pilot will premiere in November 2015.
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