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Art and About
 
Color theory students paint vivid pictures

Schiesser photograph 

“Contemplating the Empyreal” is on display as part of “Silverbeauty,” an exhibition of artistic nudes by Jody Schiesser.

By Monique Bos 
Published: Friday, March 31, 2006

SCAD student work receives the focus at La Galerie Bleue, 3515 Montgomery St., with “Painted Vision.” The exhibition, on display March 31 - April 28, features work by students in a winter-quarter Advanced Practices in Color and Design course taught by foundation studies professor Deborah Mosch. Class members came from majors including fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, media and performing arts, painting and sequential art.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. A reception is scheduled March 31, 5-7 p.m.


Identity is theme of Starland show
“Surrogate,” on display March 31 - April 5 at the Starland Center for Contemporary Art, 2428 Bull St., is artist Joel Jonientz’ exploration of his identity. He draws on childhood memories, cultural influences and the concept of adoption to create a self-portrait.

“Surrogate” also serves as the thesis exhibition for Jonientz, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in painting at SCAD. His work incorporates painting, drawing and video/multiples. Two receptions will be held in conjunction with the exhibition: March 31, 7-10 p.m., and April 5, 7-10 p.m. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.


Art takes to ‘Woods’
The Stillmore Roots Group presents the fourth annual “Art in the Woods” event. The group, an artistic collective based in Swainsboro, will exhibit work from dawn to dusk in the woods near Stillmore. Directions are available online at www.stillmoreroots.com.

Several featured artists — Bridget Conn, Jean Gray Drake, Anthony Faris, Bryan Ghiloni, Nick Nelson, Desmal Purcell and Brandon Tatom — will speak about their work at 5:30 p.m. In addition, musical entertainment will be provided by The Industry, Alan Brasher, Jeb Cameron and Ron Ellison, 3-5 p.m.

The artists all hold degrees in painting or photography, but they employ a number of techniques in “Art in the Woods.” According to press materials for the exhibition, “The natural environment is fully integrated into their art, which allows them to expand into sculpture, mixed media, performance and installation. The result is work that relies on the importance of participation and discussion, and that is accessible to all ages.”

The event is free and open to the public. Proper footwear for walking is highly recommended, and “Art in the Woods” will take place regardless of rain or other inclement weather.


Reception features reading
A March 31 reception for “The Swinging Bridge,” on display at Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St., features a reading by one of the artists who collaborated on the show.

Writer Jason Tinney will share some of his poems and short stories at the reception, which runs from 5-7 p.m. His writing, combined with painting and sculpture by SCAD alumnus Brian Slagle, makes up the traveling exhibition. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. “The Swinging Bridge” closes April 4.


Exhibition documents black people in Mexico
In “Africa’s Legacy in Mexico,” on display at the Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St., photographer Tony Gleaton chronicles people of African descent who live in Mexico. According to Gleaton, many Americans aren’t aware of the black presence in Mexico, which extends back to the beginning of colonial times.

The exhibition runs through April 23.


Local photographer shows new work
Savannah artist Jody Schiesser exhibits artistic nudes in “Silverbeauty,” on display at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St., April 1 - May 15.

Schiesser said he shot many of the images “in the abandoned upper floors of Moon River, which is located in the former City Hotel, built in 1821.” He explained that “the upper floors are home to extraordinary colored layers of crumbling architecture and, like most old places in Savannah, rumors of ghosts.”

The exhibition features black-and-white and color photographs mounted on oak and coated with a clear polymer finish.

“Silverbeauty” opens with a reception April 1, 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.lavondyss.com/silverbeauty/.