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SCAD summer exhibitions feature excellence in painting, photography, design and books
"Early American-Strawberries and Ostrich Egg," by Sharon Core (featured in "Early American" exhibition) Edition of 7, c-print, 17” x 23”, 2007.
Published: Jul 1, 2009
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah College of Art and Design's summer exhibitions line-up invites the community to experience excellence in painting, photography, design and books. From still life photographs that echo paintings of an American master, to mysterious historic images carefully crafted from thousands of shimmering pinheads, these exhibitions offer a variety of work to delight diverse audiences. All exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public.
SCAD's summer exhibitions
"Design Thinking"Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.
Now-Aug. 9
Reception, Friday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
"Design Thinking" is a curated design exhibition showcasing the outstanding work of SCAD's School of Design faculty, students and alumni from departments ranging from furniture design to metals and jewelry. The exhibition represents designers as artists who are receptive to a synthesis of open source practicality, luxury, conceptual thinking and creativity, and who satisfy our complex needs and stimulate our active curiosity. Many of the one-of-a-kind items in this exhibition are available for sale.
"Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making"
Alexander Gallery, 668 Indian St.
July 2-22
Reception Friday, July 17, 6-8 p.m.
"Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making" is a traveling exhibition of nearly 150 miniature artists' books from more than 13 countries. These small treasures explore epic tales, poetry and storytelling using a myriad of book and printmaking techniques by nationally and internationally recognized book artists. Originated by the University of Akron in Ohio, "Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making" debuted at the 2009 Southern Graphics Council at Columbia College, Ill.
"Encore Series"
Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
July 7- Aug. 8
The SCAD exhibitions department and the Graduate Council present the third annual "Encore Series" exhibition honoring the three juried finalists from the top M.F.A. thesis exhibitions of the year. This year's "Encore Series" exhibition showcases the paintings of Meg Aubrey and Adin R. Murray and the animation of I-Han Cheng.
"Early American"
Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St.
July 8-Aug. 16
Artist talk, Friday, July 10, 5-6 p.m.
Reception, Friday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
"Early American" is a series of still life photographs by artist Sharon Core based on the paintings of early 19th-century still life painter Raphaelle Peale. In her work, Core engages the concept of illusionism central to the genre of still life and upends the notion of trompe l'oeil by attempting to create a photograph that appears to be a painting.
For more information, visit www.scadexhibitions.com. Media may call 912.525.5225 for interview and image requests.
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Events
Performing Arts Auditions
Nov. 07, 2009- Preparing Graphic Designers for a Changed Market
Nov. 07, 2009
News
- Nov. 05, 2009
SCAD courses registered in Hong Kong - Nov. 04, 2009
Savannah Film Festival honors Hugh Dancy - Nov. 03, 2009
Rossum receives Young Hollywood Award - Nov. 02, 2009
Work by visiting faculty Nene Humphrey
Recognition
- Hammond's film an Aniboom finalist
- Grix awarded SECAC travel grant
- Fulton is finalist for Surface magazine
- Stefani Joseph featured in exhibitions
