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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Robert
Brown
Chair, printmaking
- B.F.A., Colorado State University
- M.F.A., University of Texas
First year at SCAD:
2002
Credentials/past experience:
Instructor of printmaking and design, Austin Community College, Texas, and University of Southwest Texas; master printer for the Southeastern Center for Printmaking, Atlanta, Georgia, and at Flatbed Press, Austin, Texas
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Southeastern Center for Printmaking
Awards, recognition, honors:
Selected to participate in FotoFest 2010; Hilo International Invitational Exhibition, University of Hawaii at Hilo; SCAD Presidential Fellowship
Organizations:
College Art Association; Southern Graphics Council International; Atlanta Printmakers Studio
Publications and/or presentations:
- Southern Graphics Council, technical demonstration: Photogravure, 2009
- Robert Blackburn's Printmaking Workshop: Photogravure, 2008
- Rice University, lecture on photo-etching processes with Karin Broker, 2000
- The Blanton Museum, gallery talk: "Whistler: Transparent Harmonies," 2000
Inspiration for teaching:
"I am continually moved by a student's discovery of art. I will tell anyone who will listen that I have the best job in the world - I get to spend my day discussing and exploring aesthetics, printmaking and the pursuit of knowledge."
Courses:
- DRAW 100 Drawing I: Form and Space
- DSGN 101 Color: Theory and Application
- PRMK 200 Introduction to Printmaking
- PRMK 202 Introduction to Etching
- PRMK 301 Intermediate Etching
Artist statement:
"While crossing the Place de la Concorde I stopped to quickly shoot a picture of striped caution tape on the ground. The translucent plastic against the historic cobblestone was anachronistic and beautiful. Since that shot, I have become a bit of a connoisseur of the caution tape. I love the different contexts where one finds it, and the seeming universality of the practice. I invite my viewer to explore and theorize about the beautiful line of the tape and what warranted its installation. Delicately it binds and warns us that a stair is loose, or that something may fall. They are caring messages left for strangers, warnings of danger and indicators of intention."
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