Next time you’re walking around your neighborhood, you might spot an Evereman.

Who is Evereman?

Only a few people know the local street artist’s real name. But the mastermind behind a special street art icon – robotic impressions seen on magnets, metallic keychains, wooden cubes and sculptures all over Atlanta – will reveal himself at the upcoming TEDxPeachtree conference in Nov.2. Though he’ll be physically present, whether or not he will reveal his true identity, or even shows his face, is still a mystery.

“The vibrancy of a city is reflected by the vibrancy of its street art,” says the elusive wonder.

Topics around art, design and creativity make up a large portion of TED talks and are an essential part of the TED experience. So Evereman is a perfect fit to do a TED Talk.

Furniture maker and sculptor by trade, Evereman says he always carries a pocket packed with free art everywhere he travels. Whether he’s buying a cup of coffee in the morning, or roaming the Beltline on a Saturday afternoon, he leaves behind an Evereman every day. To find his artwork, keep your eyes open on street signs and lamp posts, along the Beltline, on countertops in coffee shops and restaurants, and on window sills throughout Atlanta’s neighborhoods such as Little Five Points, Inman Park, Poncey-Highland and Midtown. There’s no limit to Evereman’s reach: his artwork has also been found in cities all over the world.

The mastermind behind Evereman will be sharing his ideas at this year’s conference on Nov. 2.

Unlike some other forms of street art, Evereman doesn’t leave a lasting mark: his work is removable and intended for the taking. On the back of every piece of art is a wood-burned “4U” so that anyone who picks it up knows it’s there for him or her to take home and enjoy.

Evereman has grown into a symbol for sharing and collaboration. He’s inspired a team of artists to help produce his artwork, which is all done by hand, so that there is more Evereman on the streets. It’s all about cooperation, not competition, says Evereman. He’s also worked on collaborations with other highly respected artists in Atlanta such as Ted Murphy, Catlanta and Greg Mike.

Social media has become a valuable tool for Evereman. It turns finding an Evereman into a scavenger hunt. Some of the artwork he leaves behind ends up in photos on his Twitter feed or Facebook wall so that fans can try and guess where they may be able to spot an Evereman.

Evereman encourages those unaware that there’s free art out there to take a closer look at the streets they walk every day. Taking a break to pause and observe the nooks and crannies of the city may reveal more about Atlanta than people may realize in their day-to-day hustle and bustle.

Written by Maria Stephens/ Contributor

Maria Stephens is a marketing professional working at Emcien Corporation (@EmcienCorp). She enjoys reading nonfiction and learning as much as possible. Maria was born in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and speaks fluent Russian.