Marv Graff

SCAD alumnus Marv Graff (M.F.A., fibers, 2016) merges the fields of avant-garde fashion, textile design and historic preservation in his artwork to reimagine the purpose of old-world materials in contemporary sculpture. Each work speaks to Graff’s rich interest in what he calls "the forgotten, swept aside objects" of the past and demonstrates with the power of artistic reappropriation.

Graff began his career creating eclectic jewelry. He first garnered international acclaim in 1979, when he was presented with the Pré de Cache award for Young Designer of the Year. His artwork has been featured in Women's Wear Daily, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and New York Magazine. A knotted tunic he created, commissioned by fashion designer Mary McFadden, is included in the permanent collection of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. Graff lives and works in Savannah, Georgia.