Atlanta-based contemporary artist Rodney White is known for his richly weathered, urban retooling of retro ads that are partially obscured, like ideas that are on the verge of being attained. White uses the influential appearance of an advertisement in his art to promote positive messages instead of products. Believing that the past contains valuable lessons, he replicates surfaces and objects that have an “aged, experienced look.” White’s uplifting imagery is inspired by flea markets, antique shops, old buildings, packages and time-worn paper.