June 2022: Leighton McDonald had the honor of being featured in an esteemed gallery in Los Angeles, alongside a group of highly talented Black AR creators. The event, organized by Meta and Spark AR Creators, took place on June 16th at Goya Studios as part of #blackcreatorday. Leighton's new AR effect was linked to a self-portrait displayed at the gallery, and visitors could activate the effect by scanning the image with the AR Creator effect found on his profile.

The large-format version of the AR experience was exclusively available at Goya Studios, showcasing the innovative and immersive work of Leighton and other exceptional creators like @ceej.vega and @sununguro. The event demonstrated the incredible potential of augmented reality as a powerful force for creative expression and representation, highlighting Leighton's prowess as a pioneering AR artist and visionary.