Foundation Studies

1988

Dean Garvin's previous teaching experience includes Penn State University, Moore College of Art, Philadelphia University, Arcadia University, Temple University and Trenton State College. Garvin's work has been exhibited in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia, as well as internationally in Beijing and London.

Helping to build the Savannah College of Art and Design since 1988

Grant for residency, Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, Woodstock, New York, 1993; grant for residency, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Sweet Briar, Virginia, 1985; grant for residency, Hambidge Center, Rabun Gap, Georgia, 1984; nominated by SCAD for Professor of Year Award, 1997 and 1998; Ohio Arts Council grant Artists in Education Program, Perry Local School, Cridersville, Ohio, two-week residency, January 1987

College Art Association; FATE-Foundations in Art: Theory & Education

• SECAC Conference fall 2011 Savannah, Georgia presented paper "Valuing the Process: Teaching Research and Ideation Strategies to First Year Students for the panel "Strategies for Cultivating and Harvesting Ideas."
• Think Tank June 8-11, 2011 Athens, Georgia was selected to participate in Think Tank 6 sponsored by Integrative Teaching International at UGA June chaired panel: "Four Curricular Models: From Bauhaus to Posthaus - a look at the mission, structure, audience and outcomes of four different foundation programs"
• FATE Conference March 30-April 2 St Louis, Missouri presented paper titled, "At the Core - Building Visual, Conceptual and Creative Abilities" in the panel "Solid Ground or Shifting Sands" Foundations for Art and Technology Programs."
• SECAC Fall 2010 Oct. 20-23, 2010 Richmond, Virginia chaired a panel Beyond Turf and Silo Cultivating a New Foundation. Four faculty presented including Jan Feldhausen, MIAD Milwaukee Wisconsin, Michael Arrigo form Bowling Green State University, Kevin Conlon from Ringling College of Art and Design and Kristie Bruzenak from SCAD.
• Think Tank June 2-6, 2010 Athens, Georgia was selected to participate in Think Tank 5 sponsored by Integrative Teaching International at UGA.

"The fundamental inspiration for teaching comes from students in observing how they learn and what interests and drives them. Teaching drawing and with all foundation courses is about teaching students how to see how to think visually, and how to develop ideas. It is really a process of transformation. Observing, listening and questioning students gives me a sense of who they are, what is the best way to teach them. My goal for teaching is to understanding the audience, have a deep mastery of the content and design the most effective way to have students not only know but 'own' the information and abilities covered in a course. Teaching is, for me, a creative act as well as an amazing and transformative process."

Draw 100 Drawing: Form in Space

Professor Garvin's studio work ranges from handmade paper pieces, large oil pastel works on paper to wall relief pieces made with paper pulp. Source material for her work has included outsider art, flea market finds, garden design from different cultures and in general how people personalize their own environments. Ultimately her studio work is a homage to the spirit and energy that drives people to express themselves through art.

2003

Six years as a professional studio artist, Hollywood special effects miniature model maker, art materials company owner, professional theater lighting designer

"My painting ability, being a dean, working with Keith Richards, starting a company that is still flourishing."

Television and radio interviews, Marilyn Werby Scholarship, representation by six galleries

Flux Projects

• "About Face," The Atlantan, February 2008
• Hun Kyung, Art in Culture, review and reproduction, August 2003
• La Tempa, Susan, "Brett Eric Osborn," Art & Antiques, November 2002
• Los Angeles Times, Calendar section reproduction of "Bearing Thoughts of Fields" at Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Dec. 13, 2001

"I feel obligated to pass on the knowledge of painting."

SFIN 716 Theories and Processes I

"I am a polycontemporary artist and make work using different media depending upon the content of the work, such as video installation, sculptural installation, painting or performance. As a visual artist I began to question the efficacy of using only painting as a medium for addressing concepts that are in direct response to a post-modern era."

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