Lamar Arts Welcomes a Bold New Exhibition: Art in Fashion

By: Ann Mann

Lamar Arts invites the community to experience a vibrant new exhibition featuring the work of several Georgia artists whose styles span contemplative realism, wearable art, and pop-culture–infused illustration. This show is a reminder that art isn’t just seen, it is worn, felt, and lived. The opening night reception brings art to the runway. The reception is free and open to the public. Come and witness art come to life on Thursday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m. at Lamar Arts, located at 101 Plaza Way in the Historic Barnesville Depot.

Curated by Alvin Stephens, the exhibition reflects his passion for immersive, community-centered experiences that blend visual art, fashion, and storytelling. A Georgia-based entertainer and creative director, Stephens is known for producing high-energy events that elevate emerging talent while creating spaces where people from all backgrounds feel seen and celebrated.

This immersive experience goes beyond the runway, blending visual art, fashion, music, and community into one unforgettable show. Curated to highlight diverse talent and unapologetic self-expression, the show will feature standout creatives, including Kam Fenty, Tre Harris, Gracie Worrells-Hampton, Monique Nicole Pitts Taylor, and The Nail Junkie, along with other rising and established artists.

Macon's Monique Nicole Pitts Taylor will present her creative fashion designs at the exhibition (Photograph courtesy of Lamar Arts)

One featured artist, Gracie Worrells-Hampton, brings a quieter, contemplative presence to the show through her oil paintings, including a featured work depicting a lone figure standing by the water. A graduate of LaGrange College with a degree in art and design, Worrells-Hampton describes her work as “recording life through painting.” Her soft, impressionistic brushwork and attention to light invite viewers into moments of stillness, reflection, and spiritual connection, capturing what she calls “the beauty of that portion of God’s creation frozen in time”.

Also featured is KamTheArtist, a custom denim painter based in Pine Mountain who transforms everyday clothing into bold, wearable works of art. Using hand-painted designs enhanced with glitter accents, Kam blurs the line between fashion and fine art. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind statement, defined by striking color, originality, and unexpected creative flair.

Another artist is Tré Harris, a multidisciplinary artist from Alpharetta whose work bridges cartoon-inspired imagery and highly detailed realism. Working in painting, graphite, charcoal, and tattoo artistry, Harris explores expressive storytelling alongside technical precision. His work has appeared in private and collegiate mural projects and has been featured in Spotlight Atlanta, highlighting his growing impact in the regional arts scene. One featured piece draws inspiration from pop-culture iconography, reimagined through his distinctive artistic lens.

A blissful looking Lisa Simpson appears in one of Tré Harris' artworks in the exhibition (Photograph courtesy of Lamar Arts)

Together, these artists create a dynamic and engaging exhibition that reflects the many ways art tells stories, through quiet observation, bold fashion, and imaginative reinterpretation. The March 6 reception offers the perfect opportunity for the community to gather, celebrate local creativity, and experience the diverse voices shaping Georgia’s contemporary art scene.

The exhibition will be on display at Lamar Arts through April 26 during regular business hours. The reception offers guests the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy an evening of creativity and connection. For more information, please check out the Lamar Arts website, lamararts.org.