Eric Nine is a visual artist whose work examines the intersection of popular urban culture and contemporary relationships. Eric is a renowned Muralist, Fine Artist, and Creative Director. His signature style of frenetic pen lines and loose water-based mixed media is recognized, revered, and sought by numerous industries; his constantly growing client list has spanned globally including original works for branding, print, web, sneakers, and other apparel items. Eric strongly advocates for equal rights for all people and the notion that love is the answer. Puerto Rican by blood, with style cultivated from his life experiences in Brooklyn, Boston, Florida, and now his adopted hometown of Atlanta, GA, Eric Nine celebrates the beauty of diversity in everything he creates. Best known for the large, brightly-colored street murals he paints to bring positive experiences and messages of equality and inclusion to neighborhoods throughout Atlanta. Eric recognizes that Atlanta is a vibrant and diverse city, with a thriving arts community. Not only can Eric’s colorful murals be seen throughout the metro Atlanta area, but he is also the founder of Twisted Circus ATL, an arts collective that specializes in site-specific performance art events. These events often feature performances and collaborations and are designed to strengthen community ties within the Atlanta arts scene. In a city with a history steeped in the Civil Rights Movement, Eric’s paintings, murals, and creative events catalyze conversation and positive change and work to shine a light on social issues while simultaneously sparking joy and curiosity.