Downtown Atlanta Local Stories

“The Birds Moved Uptown”

I had the opportunity to create an animation for one of Downtown Atlanta’s Local Stories billboards, which showcases different neighborhoods and their histories. I was assigned Fairlie-Poplar, a small but historically rich section of downtown known for its unique architecture and frequent appearances in films and TV shows.

Read more about the piece and Local Stories HERE

Client
Downtown Atlanta

Curator
John Dirga

Illustration & Animation
Liliana Penagos

Colorful digital illustration of a miniature cityscape with various buildings, trees, and signs. Two framed photos are displayed; one shows a girl with ice cream, the other shows a detailed spider web. There are cartoonish animals and city elements scattered around.
Colorful illustration of a city scene with two large screens displaying puppet show characters, and various animal figures including a dog, eagle, and other creatures around a train and buildings.
Urban street scene with pedestrians waiting at a crosswalk, surrounded by tall buildings, one with a digital billboard displaying information about building design and local stories, a streetlamp, and a sign that reads 'ELEVATE'.