'Speaking of Art': Carl Janes

Carl Janes is an Atlanta multidisciplinary artist. (Photo credit : Kelly Blackmon Photography)

Carl Janes is a multidisciplinary artist in Atlanta.

He paints in acrylics and sprays, sculpts in “everything from Lite Brite pegs to world globes to cars,” designs architecture, writes poetry, and makes music in a new project called Invaders on Mars.

Though an artist to his bones since childhood, Janes stepped professionally into the role of artist with some reluctance, considering the title “almost sacred.” But his entry into the arts was an outgoing effort, as Janes organized events, produced installations, and connected with the arts community.