Street artists design Marlins jerseys celebrating the unique melting pot of South Florida  – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(WSVN) – The Miami Marlins teamed up with local artists to create some custom jerseys, and the wearable art has hit a home run with fans. Heather Walker has tonight’s 7 Spotlight. You may have seen their work around South Florida. Street artists Adam Vargas and Rick Mastrapa, better known as Atomik and Abstrk, have left their mark on Miami. Atomik’s artistic calling card is his signature smiling orange character, inspired by the Orange Bowl mascot Obie. Atomik: “I just kept going with it, and the feedback was remarkable.” Abstrk, like his name suggests, uses shapes and patterns in his free-flowing style. He draws inspiration from his passion for photography. Abstrk: “I have just thousands of street photography, street photos I use for references when I paint.” The Miami-Dade natives were among four local artists chosen to create custom jerseys for Marlins fans. The jerseys celebrate different heritages that help make up the melting pot of South Florida. Tiago Pinto, Miami Marlins: “The unique design, done by an artist, that has the same background as the community we’re celebrating.” Atomik: “My mother was born in Mayagüez in Puerto Rico. I’ve painted on the island several times. I’ve visited the island....