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The Arts
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‘Dreams’ come true for graphic design alumna
 “Innocence” by Kimberly Howes is on display at Hamilton Hall, 522 Indian St., through Sept. 16. By Hannah Pittard Published: Friday, August 22, 2003 The end of August will prove to be a very special time for Kimberly Howes. Not only will she celebrate the completion of her M.F.A. in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, but she also will celebrate the opening of her solo exhibition, “In Spirit: A Journey Through the Landscape of Dreams,” at Hamilton Hall, 522 Indian St. The show features 75 custom-designed dream cards that both teach and analyze dream themes, symbols, archetypes and interpretation. “Each card has an evocative image on one side and detailed explanatory text on the reverse,” said Howes. “The dream set is completed by an instruction booklet and package design.” Howes’ interest in dreams stems from her longtime ability to recall with complete lucidity the scenarios, details and colors of her own nightly dreams. “Dreams have always been an important part of my personal spiritual life, and I have often received guidance and direction from my dreams that I have used to solve problems, tap into my inner creativity and grow as a person,” she said. “I designed these dream cards and booklet (which I intend to publish) so that others can learn to understand and analyze their dreams and use the information as a tool for self-empowerment.” For those who dismiss the power of dreams, Howes offers history as an example: “Dreams have been a fascinating topic of research and study for thousands of years, yet it is only in relatively recent years that society has gained an extensive amount of knowledge about the process of dreaming. Dreaming is inherently connected to the process of accessing our creative, unconscious potential for creating art. Many artists and scientists state that they have found divine inspiration in their dreams. Albert Einstein is quoted as saying that he discovered the solutions to his most famous equations during his dreams.” Drawing from mythology, ancient cultures and scientific dream theories, Howes used what she calls the ephemeral, nebulous and multilayered imagery of dreams to produce her “dreamer’s tarot deck.” Combining photography, illustration and digital manipulation, Howes created the visual sides of the cards. “I began with traditional photographs and illustrations, and created digital montages of multi-layered imagery that captures the imagination with its mystery and visual impact,” said Howes. “The compositions are focused, yet leave ample room for personal interpretation. In many cases, multiple dream symbols and motifs were incorporated into individual dream cards so that each card integrates many visual elements into one central theme and perspective. The cards are very complex, and each time they are viewed, some new detail is discovered that may not have been apparent at a first glance.” Howes said she wants people to view the show with open minds. She believes the audience should be willing to be inspired by the dream symbols. “My hope,” she said, “is that each viewer will be able to relate to the cards on some personal level and will take away memories of evocative imagery from the show that will encourage further exploration of dream analysis and dream imagery.” Howes first attended SCAD from 1985-1990, when she studied for a B.F.A. with a double major in graphic design and illustration. For the past two years, Howes has busied herself with teaching typography, color theory and digital imaging, electronic publishing classes at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. There, the completion of her M.F.A. will earn her the title of assistant professor of communication arts. “I love working with my students and watching their creativity blossom,” said Howes. “It’s very rewarding to see students grow and mature in their ability to design and conceptualize, as well as refine their technical and academic skills. I also like being in an environment of perpetual higher learning. I loved college as a student, and I love it equally as a professor.” According to Howes, the most difficult aspect of her job is staying abreast of rapid changes in the industry. “It is important to know the latest electronic trends, software, and innovations in the field of design. It seems like every six months there are major changes in the industry that designers and professors have to familiarize themselves with,” she said. But Howes pointed to her experiences and professors at SCAD as the reason behind her success. “SCAD has some of the best professors I have ever studied with,” she said. “The classes are thorough, and they give you real-world experience in many different areas of design. I’ve won many national and regional awards during my career, and I attribute them to my education.” “In Spirit: A Journey Through the Landscape of Dreams” is on display at Hamilton Hall, 522 Indian St., through Sept. 16. |
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