Steve
Bliss
Dean, School of Fine Arts
- B.A., studio art, University of New Hampshire, 1977
- M.F.A., photography, Ohio University, 1982
First year at SCAD:
1992
Credentials/past experience:
Dean, School of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia; dean, School of Communication Arts, SCAD; chair, photography department, SCAD; National Advisory Council member, Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine; national board member, Society for Photographic Education; co-chair, SPE National Conference, Savannah, Georgia; professor of art, Savannah College of Art and Design; assistant professor of art, Western Connecticut State University; resident faculty, Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Exhibitions
- "Nothing Gold Can Stay," Galerie Pfriem, SCAD Lacoste, Lacoste, France, 2009
- "Boys: Captured and Directed," Pinnacle Gallery, Savannah, Georgia, 2006
- "East," Gallery Espresso, Savannah, 1999
- "Steven J. Bliss," Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, Michigan, 1999
- "Steven J. Bliss," Galerie Ruth Sachse, Hamburg, Germany (in conjunction with the Hamburg Triennale), 1999
Awards, recognition, honors:
Georgia Council for the Arts Artist's Support Grant; Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship; Polaroid Artists Support Grant
Organizations:
Society for Photographic Education, College Art Association, International Council of Fine Arts Deans, National Council of Arts Administrators
Publications and/or presentations:
- Introduction to Digital Photography, Joseph Ciaglia, color reproduction, 2002
- The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, C. James, color reproduction, 2002 digital photo art, United Kingdom, color portfolio of seven prints, 1999
- Graphis, Digital Photo 1, New York, New York, color reproduction, 1998
- Digi , Hong Kong, color portfolio of five digital prints, 1995
- Maine Photographic Workshops catalogs, 1983-95
Inspiration for teaching:
"Students and family."
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Brett
Osborn
Associate dean, School of Fine Arts and School of Foundation Studies
- B.A., University of Wisconsin
- M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
First year at SCAD:
2003
Credentials/past experience:
Six years as a professional studio artist, Hollywood special effects miniature model maker, art materials company owner, professional theater lighting designer
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"My painting ability, being a dean, working with Keith Richards, starting a company that is still flourishing."
Awards, recognition, honors:
Television and radio interviews, Marilyn Werby Scholarship, representation by six galleries
Organizations:
Flux Projects
Publications and/or presentations:
- "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
Inspiration for teaching:
"I feel obligated to pass on the knowledge of painting."
Courses:
SFIN 716 Theories and Processes I
Artist statement:
"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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Denise Bowman
Carson
Chair, painting
- B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
First year at SCAD:
1992
Credentials/past experience:
Professor, graduate residency, Lacoste School of the Arts, Lacoste, France; chair, painting department, SCAD; visiting artist, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio; administrative staff, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Savannah, Georgia
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Twenty-six international exhibitions (solo and group); seven solo U.S. exhibitions; 30 U.S. group exhibitions; International Young Art Auction at Sotheby's, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Collections: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; the Plaza Hotel, New York City, and others
Awards, recognition, honors:
New American Paintings; Open Studio Press, Southern Edition; Who's Who Among America's Teachers; travel grants; Guinness Book of World Records, Southern Arts Revival Artist Collaborative, project coordinator, World's Largest Painting: 76,726 square feet, Tybee Island, Georgia
Organizations:
National Council of Art Administrators, College Art Association, SECAC
Inspiration for teaching:
"One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child." - Carl Jung
Courses:
- PNTG 312 Mixed Media
- PNTG 325 Narrative Painting
- PNTG 330 Large-format Painting
- PNTG 366 Conceptual Art Practice
- PNTG 409 Advanced Painting
- PNTG 415 Painting Senior Seminar
- PNTG 503 Graduate Advanced Painting
- PNTG 708 Graduate Drawing
- PNTG 704 Formal Aspects of Painting
- PNTG 766 Conceptual Art Practice
- SFIN 413 Professional Practices in Fine Arts
- SFIN 716 Theory and Practices I
- SFIN 745 Fine Art M.F.A. Self-promotion
Artist statement:
Carson draws inspiration and insight from a variety of theological and literary sources, seeking dialogue with mythical and archetypal meanings in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Carson's recent work explores reflections on such themes as faith, suffering, loss, compassion and unconditional love.
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