Atlanta-based artist Amberly Hui Hood creates art centered on living with no shame

On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Art,” local artists share insights into their influences, processes and experiences in town. This edition focuses on Atlanta artist and art educator Amberly Hui Hood.

“I create art about living with no shame,” Hui Hood says. “My work may range from more traditional pieces like drawings and paintings, but I primarily work with silicon rubber.”

Hui Hood always loved creating art as a child and would even submit her drawings to art competitions, but she never took it too seriously. When she went to college, she initially went to get her undergrad in fashion but quickly realized that it wasn’t the right path to pursue.