Marilyn Chen | Producer and Project Designer Owner and Creative Director of Liquid Sky. Marilyn Chen is an Atlanta grown artist, curator, dancer, aerialist, performer, and theatrical producer and creative director. She studied fine art painting at the Atlanta College of Art, and then transferred to SCAD-Atlanta in 2006, when the two schools merged, pursuing photography, painting, and arts administration. Marilyn is interested in issues that revolve around women, addiction, sexuality, violence, and dream psychology. Her works explores the medium of painting, photography, installation and alternative media, dance, circus arts, and movement arts. Marilyn has strived to bring aerial arts to the forefront of Atlanta’s artistic identity over the past 7 years. Roberto Hernandez | Creative Expert and Artistic Visionary Roberto was born in South Mexica, He received classical training in drawing at a young age. Due to the tragic and unfortunate kidnapping of his mother, Roberto was taken along with his sister to the United States of America. His family relocated in Atlanta, Georgia; where he continued to develop his passion for art. He graduated with a BFA in Drawing and Painting and a minor in Graphic Design. Since then, he continued and marketed his work. Today Roberto finds himself instructing theatrical and special effects makeup, art directing mural projects, constructs and designs costumes, delegates artistic projects and collaborates with different artists to create works of art. Lacy Rose Elian | Program Director and Movement Artist and Choreographer Lacy Rose Elian is a movement artist who trains and performs nationally, specializing in acrobatic contrition and aerial dance. She excels by performing in corporate events as well as creative projects that benefit the community. She is a passionate about amalgamating visual and performance arts through public and community experiences. Her work highlights aerial arts as a serious movement art in Atlanta.
Liquid Sky | 2024




Liquid Sky has partnered with Art on the Atlanta Beltline to create a unique theatrical and cirque-style experience on the North Avenue bridge on the Eastside Trail in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The breathtaking performance features beautiful acts including aerial acrobatics, dance, and electrifying performances on sway poles. This visually stunning event creates a playful atmosphere by engaging the growing crowd with immersive play and interactive experiences.
Creative Director Marilyn Chen has allied with the exceptionally talented cast to explore themes like personal identity, relationships, and the complexities of the human experience through emotionally charged movement arts paired with original spoken word poetry and music. The sense of community and collaboration among the performers and audience will make this evening unforgettable, highlighting the incredible and innovative creativity of Liquid Sky as Atlanta’s most creative performance arts, entertainment, and event company.