This past spring, internationally acclaimed artist PeQue Brown partnered with the City of Sandy Springs and local high school students to create meaningful digital art pieces. With a career spanning 35 years, Mr. Brown’s work is recognized globally, but it’s his passion for nurturing young talent that shines through in this project. His journey as a Navy illustrator and draftsman has evolved into a remarkable career that includes collaborations with Nike and renowned personalities like Kobe Bryant.
Driven by his experiences as a Black parent and an artist, Brown has long advocated for creative opportunities for youth, particularly those who lack access to artistic outlets. His dedication to uplifting young artists came to life when he worked with 11 students from North Springs and Dunwoody High Schools in a digital art workshop leading up to this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. This program was designed to inspire the students to express their perspectives through art, with the theme “What Freedom Means to Me.”
The project incorporated cutting-edge technology, allowing students to create interactive digital artwork that integrated augmented reality, adding an immersive dimension to their work. Over the course of several months, students met with Mr. Brown, refining their skills and developing pieces that would later be showcased as part of Sandy Springs Together’s ongoing feature series.
We will be spotlighting each student’s incredible work over the next several months, giving our community the opportunity to witness the creative talent and powerful stories these young artists bring to life. This initiative underscores Sandy Springs Together’s commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive art programs that empower youth and bring communities together.
Stay tuned as we share more about each student and their journey with digital art. In the meantime, we extend our heartfelt thanks to PeQue Brown for his mentorship and dedication to this project, as well as the City of Sandy Springs for their continued support of art education in our community.
If you’d like to learn more about this program, you can use the links below:
