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| “Thumbprints” is the title of one of the works now on display in Savannah State University’s art exhibition featuring Debora Oden. SAVANNAH,
GA - Savannah State University’s (SSU) Visual and Performing
Arts Program is featuring artist Debora Oden’s print installation titled,
“Personal Flotation Device (PDF),” now on display through Sept. 30. Located on
the university’s campus in the Kennedy Fine Arts Building, the Kennedy Fine
Arts Gallery is available for viewing Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit features oversized prints,
spans several years, and approaches structure and content from an intense
personal desire to not be content with “playing it safe,” but acknowledging
that structure, be it a system of rules, guidelines, or a thesis, can serve as
a PDF. “Water has always
been a potent metaphor for me,” said Oden. “I love the fluid mark, the
seemingly effortless gesture that moves around structure instead of pushing through
it. The linear nature of a river creates a beautiful timeline.” Oden won the
Triennial Prize, 5th Egyptian International Print Triennial, Cairo, Egypt, and
her work was included in the 3rd International Experimental Engraving Biennial
at The Brancovian Palace Cultural Center in Mongsoala, Romania. Her prints can
be found in The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts collections, the Sheldon
Memorial Art Gallery, the University of Dallas, the University of Nebraska,
Hallmark Global Services, Grinnell College, and the Kohler Art Library. The Department of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in visual and performing arts with disciplines in theatre, dance, music, and visual art. For more information, contact Savannah State University Director of Galleries, Dr. Christen Clougherty by calling 912-220-4652 or emailing cloughertyc@savannahstate.edu. About Savannah State University |
Inaugural Class of Nominees Recognizes Achievements of Young Alumni Savannah, GA – Savannah State University (SSU) recently announced the inaugural Class of 40 Under 40 Awards recipients, a prestigious recognition to applaud the outstanding success stories of its young alumni and inspire current and future students. SSU will honor the recipients with an award ceremony including recipients, guests and faculty on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. The award recognizes the contributions of individuals who have excelled in their respective fields before the age of 40. This year’s recipients work in a wide array of environments from municipalities to universities to federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies. The list includes company founders, executives, state representatives, doctors and lawyers. “We’re overjoyed to share with the world what these young alumni have accomplished in just a few short years since graduating from this beloved institution,” said SS...