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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 |
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