A new mural is on display in Midtown Atlanta’s Colony Square — and it’s a “nice time” for it.
Created by artist Hyland Mather, the artwork titled “Nice Time” is a large-scale, three-dimensional mural made entirely from recyclable plastics collected throughout Atlanta and by ALPLA employees.
The installation is a key component of ALPLA’s Plastic Reimagined initiative, designed to demonstrate the principles of the circular economy and the potential of recycled materials.
Describing the vision behind his creation, Mather said, “‘Nice Time’ is about the time we live in. For all of the incredibly challenging obstacles ahead of us, humans are amazing. Right now, despite all of the injustices, protests, and concerns, we still live on a magnificent planet in an awe-inspiring time. This piece is about the moment, with the hope of an even brighter future.”
Photo credit: Aaron Schorch Photography
“‘Nice Time’ was inspired by a Portuguese expression, ‘If you don’t have dogs, you have to hunt with cats,’ which captures the ingenuity and thrift that farmers use in getting a job done even when answers aren’t easy to find,” continued Mather. “Reimagining our relationship with common and necessary materials is part of our responsibility in the world. It’s a Nice Time to wake up, be thankful, and be the change we need to be to help our plane
A celebration took place on June 7th, where attendees gathered for opening remarks from an ALPLA executive and the artist, followed by the completion of the art piece.
The installation will be on display throughout Summer 2024 and aims to inspire the community to see a world where the full value of all objects is utilized.
