Luxuriate in Ellen von Unwerth's 'This Side of Paradise' at SCAD FASH exhibition opening

Join SCAD FASH in avant-garde regalia for the opening reception of This Side of Paradise, featuring the vibrantly raucous photographs of Ellen von Unwerth and the mysterious airs of a masquerade.

Beckoning viewers into a world of debaucherous liberation and lushness, von Unwerth reimagines the paradigm of the strong, self-assured woman, evoking a titillating emotional response to the female gaze. The artist theatrically styles her subjects as classic pinups and dazzling starlets in narrative-driven images — brimming with movement and decadence — that elucidate the vitality of unbridled expression. On view through Jan. 8, 2024, This Side of Paradise is curated by Rafael Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums.

Purchase a masquerade mask for the affair or support a SCAD student by commissioning a custom piece.

This event is open to the public.