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leaving his name or an author’s mark on his street work, as the mystery is part of the appeal. “People stumble upon it and are like, ‘where did that come from?’” Koth said. The image has some elements that ring familiar, such as the temple similar to those found in Mayan and Incan sites.

The image first occurred to Koth in the midst of a vivid dream. In the vision, he heard a strange sound in the distance and followed it to a futuristic yet ancient temple. Once inside, he saw creatures, all with multiple eyes and mouths, and geometric shapes coming out of their foreheads. In his dream state, Koth began wondering if he himself could also make those noises and morph his face. He awoke, inspired. “I know it’s pretty corny, making sculptures of your dreams, but it just left an impression,” he said.

For the permanent installment on the BeltLine, Koth has made his largest sculpture of the image yet. Tucked away in a corner of the Mammal Gallery, he has been diligently working on the 200-pound sculpture made of fiberglass, marble dust composite and resin for around four months.

He uses these same skills and creative talents in his day job as well, where he works as art and exhibits director for the Malone Design and Fabrication company. There, he fabricates large-scale sculptural installations for a variety of clients, such as the Georgia Aquarium, John Hines Wildlife Refuge, and numerous other wildlife facilities across the country.

To learn more about Koth’s work, visit art.beltline.org or his personal website at jdkoth.com, and on Instagram @jdkoth.