“The Monopolized Project” Completion, Open House, and ZANDERLAND Design Studio

During the course of three weeks, Zana Sanders and Khaldun Oluwa have been diligently constructing “The Monopolized Project” art installation. As you’ve seen in my previous post, A Glimpse of “The Monopolized Project,” the artist collective began with an empty voluminous venue at Abrams Creative Space. Within a short time span, their ingenious spurred a spectacular rendition of a dilapidated urban community; adjacent to a stunning ebony goddess reigning over a utopia.

As “The Monopolized Project” Art Director and Set Designer, Khaldun ensured that Eternal Blackness radiated throughout the vicinity. Although his preferred medium is oil paint, the art installation forced Khaldun to expand his boundaries and utilize acrylics. Resultingly, the endeavor has cemented a new creative epoch for the remarkable painter. Zana, Executive Producer and Director, compiled some engrossing footage of these glorious moments in the final stages of “The Monopolized Project.” The latest episode of 4:20 DECYPHER was also recorded from the set!

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A post shared by Monopolized Project (@monopolizedproject) on Aug 22, 2017 at 1:35pm PDT

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Breaking news…Babylon Is Fallen. No longer monopolized, see how the formerly meek manifest a new realty as monopolist. @zanderchronicles @eternalblacknessart @blkartfanatic "A New Existence Awaits In The Reality We Create." #breakingnews #themonopolizedproject #frommonopolizedtomonopolist #monopolized #monopolist #meettheplayers #setlife #openhousefriday #comeseeus #zanderchronicles #zanderlandproductions #zanderlanddesignstudio #designedbyoluwa #artdirector #khaldunoluwa #indieartist #atlanta #supportlocalartists #artinstallation #indiefilm #georgiafilm #forusbyus #ignitebronzelens #blff17 #bronzelens

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Open House

Last Friday, Zana and Khaldun hosted an Open House for “The Monopolized Project.” Attendees were able to converse with the artists and receive their personal reflections about the art installation. It was also a joyous occasion for Zana and Khaldun to celebrate this milestone with their family members and friends. Snapshots from the event are provided below!

Khaldun Oluwa and a close family friend

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Come support our tenants here today for their soft opening. 1-4. A little booze, a little music , a little shopping and a little mingle. #georgiafilm #atlantaartscene #artiststudio #photographystudio #canvasart #creativedirector #zanderland #visualartist #atlantaartist #weloveatl @eternalblacknessart #artsatl

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Khaldun’s oil painting – “Native Soul”

ZANDERLAND Productions business cards

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Awesome turnout for the open house for our tenants. We're still here come say hello. #georgiafilm #atlantaartscene #artiststudio #photographystudio #localartist #atlantatalent #artdept #weloveatl @eternalblacknessart

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Zana Sanders engaging with attendees

Zana and her wife

Khaldun and his wife

“The Monopolized Project” art installation and “Monopolized” film will debut 9.23.17

ZANDERLAND Design Studio

Along with “The Monopolized Project,” Zana also launched ZANDERLAND Design Studio. For creatives looking for set designs, ZANDERLAND Design Studio is able to provide an assortment of custom hand-painted canvas backdrops crafted by Khaldun. Contact them for inquiries.