Randy Akers is a visual artist based on Skidaway Island, Georgia. His work transforms unremarkable and forgotten neighborhoods of the South into powerful metaphors, symbolizing lost connections and the passage of time. His keen observation of color and space not only capture the present but also allude to the imminent threat of gentrification and undeniable change. Throughout his travels in his home state of Georgia, and broader through the artist residences in Andalusia, Spain and Puget Sound, Washington, Randy aims to build a visual history of humanity and the undeniable beauty of age.
Akers’ work has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art, the University of New Mexico's Harwood Foundation, Brownsville Museum of Art, among others. His art residencies include notable programs like Vashon Island Artist Residency in 2023, JOYA: arte + ecologica in Spain in 2022, and Cill Rialaig in Ireland in 2021, showcasing the global reach of his artistic pursuits.
Akers' solo show, "Road to Canaan," gained recognition in the VIVA Florida 500, and his work has been selected by the Office of the Governor for The Art of Georgia, sponsored by the Georgia Council of the Arts. Beyond private collections, his art is held in the collection of the Commercial Bank and Trust in Memphis. Notably, Akers contributes to social causes, with five paintings donated and sold under the guidance of Susan Roberts from the Tiny House Project in 2021, with all proceeds directed towards housing for homeless veterans in Savannah.
In addition to his visual art career, Akers boasts a rich background in directing and designing for international television commercials, movie titles, music videos, and print for Fortune 500 companies. With an M.F.A. from SCAD and a B.F.A. from Chouinard Art Institute, his expertise extends to 3D Design, and he has served on the board of Art Rise Savannah and the Arts Georgia advisory council.