Author Talk: Work in Progress: A Drone’s Eye View of Growth and Canopy Loss
Atlanta’s landscapes are changing rapidly. Towering cranes, cleared forests, and endless construction zones are reshaping this city right before our eyes. Join photographer Peter Essick and writer Dan Chapman for an evening that explores this transformation from a whole new perspective.
Their book, Work in Progress, captures Atlanta’s dramatic transformation through four years of drone photography, revealing the evolving landscapes of construction sites across the metro area. Chapman’s accompanying essay, Building Our Future in the Urban South, provides context and urgency, exploring what Atlanta’s rapid growth means for our communities, environment, and identity.
Together, Chapman and Essick utilize their art and drone technology to tackle contemporary issues of sprawl, construction, and development and the beauty and pain of Atlanta’s growth.
Don’t miss this powerful look at Atlanta from above and an important conversation about where we’re headed next.
Free and open to the public.