Atlanta Beltline Art celebrates style writing with 2024 ATL StyleWriters Jam

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Style Writers at work on the Westside Trail of Atlanta Beltline in 2023. Photo by Erin Sintos..

A weekend of live style writing is headed to the Atlanta Beltline. Presented in conjunction with the Atlanta Style Writing Association, the three-day-long celebration of style writing and graffiti art will enlist more than 30 artists who will showcase their talents on walls along the Beltline. 

As part of the homestretch of the 2024 exhibition year, the Atlanta Beltline Art team is presenting an array of talented style writers and graffiti artists including some of the founders of Atlanta’s style writing scene dating back to its local introduction in the 1980s.

What is style writing?

Style writing is a form of public art, and is a medium that is intrinsically related to traditions of graffiti art. Many consider style writing to be a precursor to the public art and murals that we have now come to associate with the culture of Atlanta. 

Beginning from fundamental “tags” which mostly consisted of the artists’ street names, the lettering and word choice has evolved over time to become an art form of its very own. Whether the words are blocky or fluid, incorporating images or only type, style writing grew into its own defined movement that would allow artists to convey messages of territory, of social justice, and of culture. 

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ATL StyleWriters Jam 2023, photo by Erin Sintos.
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ATL StyleWriters Jam 2023, photo by Erin Sintos.
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ATL StyleWriters Jam 2023, photo by Erin Sintos.
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ATL StyleWriters Jam 2023, photo by Erin Sintos.
Image from a past ATL StyleWriters Jam, photo by Dr. Arshley Emile.

This free event will feature notable local legends including Dr. Dax, a Dungeon Family member and notable local graffiti artist and muralist for more than three decades. MSK, one of the world’s most beloved graffiti crews that originated in Los Angeles, has been at the forefront of graffiti artwork since the early beginnings of style writing. Some MSK members including Askew, Revok, and Reyes will be in attendance at the event this weekend. 

Born and raised in Atlanta, Totem is a world-renowned artist known for his distinctive style, ability to portray 3D imagery, and his versatility. Many local to Atlanta will recognize Totem’s works from installments such as his recently completed mural in Little Five Points. Additional artists include Burn Unit, Cheak, Kaos Production, Never, Save, SparkyZ,​​​​ The United Kings Crew, Wane, and Vayne. 

“Atlanta Style Writers have pioneered the very existence of modern public art in Atlanta,” said graffiti artist, teacher, and style writing historian Antar Fierce who will participate in the 2024 Jam.

“It is critical for future generations of artists and writers alike that the Style Writing artform and legacy are engraved in the history of the Atlanta public art scene. The Style Writers Jam ensures these artists and this artform, which has considerable impact on visual culture worldwide, is forever included in the story.” 

The 2024 ATL StyleWriters Jam will take place from Fri., Nov. 1 through Sun., Nov. 3 at various locations along the trail. Visitors to the Jam can watch artists working live while enjoying tunes by a DJ and vendors set up at the tunnel under Lee St. on the Southwest Trail.

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