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Krista M. Jones, also known as JONESY, is a contemporary artist, based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is best known for her vibrant, symbolic patterned based murals and complex canvas paintings.

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Wieuca Road Bridge mural is complete
Just completed the Wieuca Road Bridge mural. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life and the community that cheered us on as we painted. 🤩 Special thanks to Denise Starling, Executive Director for Livable Buckhead, for locating an area of PATH400 that needed some extra love and intentional joy & connection. This project was commissioned by Livable Buckhead. These murals will act as way-finding, helping guide pedestrians to where PATH400 connects on the ot

Krista M Jones
Sep 271 min read


𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙀: an outdoor exhibition
Wheatpaste exhibition presented by 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞 collective TAKING SPACE is the second exhibition organized by FRANK, an Atlanta-based LGBTQIA+ artist collective committed to creating opportunities for queer artists and presenting work outside traditional gallery structures. Our first exhibition, Being FRANK: It Is Because I Am, debuted in 2025 in a former storefront at Ansley Mall, transforming an unexpected space into a temporary gallery. With TAKING SPACE, we continue that pr

Krista M Jones
Sep 272 min read


A Summer of Experimentation
Artist Residency with Central Artist Corner, located on the first floor of the Fulton County Central Library in Atlanta, GA. View of Studio C I just completed a three-month studio residency for Central Artist Corner with the Fulton County Library System | Central Library Headquarters from June 8 through September 8, 2026. Artists in this program are given a public-facing studio space to exhibit work and engage with visitors. I chose to use my residency as an opportunity to cr

Krista M Jones
Sep 276 min read


Synchronicity Crosswalks Installed
Excited to announce the crosswalk installation at N. Brown Rd & Park and Ride next to Sugarloaf Mills. This design is an extension project to my 21,000 square foot underpass mural around the corner at Sugarloaf Pkwy & I-85. Completed March 2026. Design by Krista M Jones (aka JONESY) Installed by: Big Apple Services - Striping, Sealing, and Paving Led by: Sugarloaf Community Improvement District Preformed thermoplastic produced by Geveko Markings Additional funding from th

Krista M Jones
Apr 191 min read


SYNCHRONICITY: THE COMPLETION
Process video for the completion of Synchronicity, 21,000-square-foot gateway mural project by JONESY, transforms the I-85 underpass on Sugarloaf Pkwy into an immersive public art experience for Gwinnett’s downtown. This project was completed two phases: the 11,000-square-foot North Wall was finalized in 2024, followed by the 10,000-square-foot South Wall, completed on October 15, 2025. Commissioned by the Community Improvement District in partnership with The Hudgens Center

Krista M Jones
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Transforming Concrete into Connection
Synchronicity: Landmark 21,000-Square-Foot Underpass Mural by Atlanta Artist JONESY Completed for Gwinnett’s Downtown

Krista M Jones
Oct 29, 20254 min read


SOUTH of CENTER- ARTS EXPERIENCE
Explore the Artistic Soul of South Atlanta at the Open Studio Art Tour Atlanta, GA – April 12, 2025 – Get ready to immerse yourself in...

Krista M Jones
Apr 12, 20254 min read


NEW ART STUDIO
I'm excited to announce that I just moved into my new art studio and will be sharing space with fabulous metal artist, Corrina Sephora ...

Krista M Jones
Feb 2, 20251 min read


Midtown Bike Lane Barrier Mural project story on Atlanta News First
Midtown Bike Lane Barrier Mural project by JONESY. Art designed to defend: Bike lane barriers to be installed along 10th Street in Midtown

Krista M Jones
Oct 29, 20242 min read


New Mural Celebrates Synchronicity in Sugarloaf
August 29, 2024 [Gwinnett County, Georgia] — Sugarloaf Community Improvement District (CID), in partnership with the Hudgens Center for...

Krista M Jones
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Synchronicity Mural: Process video
11, 000 SF mural at Sugarloaf Pkwy & I-85 North facing wall by artist Krista M Jones, aka JONESY

Krista M Jones
Jul 5, 20241 min read


MONUMENTAL MURAL COMING TO HOLD UP THE ENTIRE INTERSTATE.
[Atlanta, GA June 4, 2024] –– The Sugarloaf Community Improvement District in partnership with The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning is...

Krista M Jones
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Art Documentary Goes Public! JONESY: beyond the mural
A documentary short film by SCAD student, Maria Gonzalez that follows artist Krista M. Jones (aka JONESY) during the creation of...

Krista M Jones
Mar 3, 20241 min read


REVIEW: Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble provides concise, atmospheric launch to 2024 SoundNow Festival
Howard Wershil | 31 JAN 2024 How do you meld music, dance, and visuals in meaningful ways? That is a challenge not often pursued by...

Krista M Jones
Feb 1, 20245 min read


SoundNOW Festival presents: Rising
Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble put on this unique collaborative performance on January 28, 2024, at Core Dance in Decatur, Georgia, where...

Krista M Jones
Jan 29, 20241 min read


KINGFISHER MURAL IN ROSWELL SYMBOLIZES BALANCE AND ABUNDANCE
Coleman Road & Willeo Road, Roswell, Georgia This mural is part of a neighborhood improvement project in Roswell, Georgia. Commissioned...

Krista M Jones
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Episode 34 with Artist Krista Jones on The Ten Frame Podcast with Kevin and Kelly
Atlanta artist Krista Jones talks about her visual art practice expounding upon her paintings in that are conversation with one another,...

Krista M Jones
Dec 23, 20231 min read


VIRTUAL TOUR OF GATHERED VI AT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF GEORGIA (MOCA GA)
Exhibition Dates November 18, 2023 - January 13, 2024 Closing Reception and Award Announcement January 13, 2023 | 3PM - 5PM MOCA GA is...

Krista M Jones
Dec 1, 20231 min read


VIRTUAL TOUR OF PATCHWORK AT THE HUDGENS CENTER
Virtual tour to create more accessibility for those that can not make the trip to view my exhibit. Patchwork is a solo exhibition by...

Krista M Jones
Jun 10, 20232 min read


Listen to me talk about Art & Recovery on WABE/90.1 NPR!
Atlanta artist Krista Jones finds art essential to thriving on the other side of addiction On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Art,”...

Krista M Jones
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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