Rose Garden
"Rose Garden" is an artistic interpretation of Georgia's state flower the Cherokee Rose. The botanical piece references Atlanta's identity as the "city in the forest" and symbolizes the beauty of our communities. Though the Cherokee Rose was named Georgia's state flower 1916, it is not native to the United States and is indigenous to southern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The artwork also acts as a subtle nod to the ways our city is shaped by influences from across the world.
Sanithna Phansavanh is an artist who lives and works in his native city of Atlanta, GA. Ranging from small pencil drawings to large-scale painted murals, his art has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with notable, local showings at the High Museum of Art, on the Atlanta Beltline, Living Walls, and through the City of Atlanta’s Public Art programs. With an interest in the cycles of creation and existence, Sanithna focuses primarily on the human figure and nature, often emphasizing vibrant colors and expressive mark-making. Previous clients include the American Cancer Society, Atlanta United, Nike, Target, and more.