A native of Atlanta, Brandon Sadler's unique approach to illustration and calligraphy has garnered the attention of galleries and media alike culminating in an ever-growing body of work and a place in the contemporary collection of the High Museum. His solo and group exhibitions have brought him accolades as one of Atlanta's most prolific artists. Sadler's aesthetic interests have been informed by his involvement in the American graffiti and street art sub-cultures, which formed the beginnings of his artistic process. The influences of Japanese Ukiyo-e, calligraphy, and other Asian art forms have impacted his aesthetic interests and greatly influenced his unique artistic style. This artistic inquiry has led to the creation of a body of work exhibited in galleries and the public arena, that merges East and West fluidly. Often, the resulting imagery speaks to a universal human condition through a narrative style encrypted with symbolism, text, and decorative elements. By exploring broad themes relating to current societal conditions, he exposes man's battle with himself, society, and nature. Sadler's transformation of these cultures illustrates perfectly, the universality of art and its ability to activate the individual and the community.
The Gateway to Change: Abhaya’s Way
Brandon Sadler | 2020
The 2020 Art on the Beltline exhibition expounded upon a story developed through recent murals by Brandon Sadler on the Atlanta Beltline over the past few years. Abhaya is a character created by the artist to represent the process of spiritual and mental development. She is seen experiencing situations that provide a light reminder of how the seasons of life move. Turning the entire North Avenue bridge into a comic book through murals of Abhaya, each panel shows her in a new season gaining a life lesson.