Harriett DeLong’s butter–colored home is tucked away on the edge of a Savannah square. A steep white staircase leads to the main entrance on the second floor, which opens into […]
Visual Arts
Concrete canvas
Liz Fuller is a 22–year–old illustration major at SCAD. The Tennessee native is partial to scientific illustration — detailed plants and animal drawings, specifically — and her goal, post–graduation, is […]
‘Toon time
Bugs Bunny, Snow White and James and his giant peach may seem like kid stuff to some. But cartoon characters mean serious business for grown-ups at the Savannah International Animation […]
Art that ‘messes with your soul’
Religion and spirituality have been major driving forces behind art and artists for thousands of years. Acknowledging the power of metaphysical art at Easter time is the Beach Institute, which […]
The (Up)cycle of Spring
The vernal equinox officially switched up the seasons Tuesday, but for artist Katherine Sandoz, spring kicked off months ago. Much like a bee working its way through an acre of […]
Beads of light & darkness
BEADWORK IS in some ways one of the most underappreciated fine art forms. Usually associated with crafts and costumes rather than serious art, beads can deliver an amazing amount of […]
‘Photoshop in real time’
We know what you’re thinking: If I wanted to see a colorful light show, I’d drive around Gordonston one night at Christmastime. Think again. Leo Villareal’s light installations — he […]
Defining art
The 2012 edition of SCAD’s deFINE ART exhibition series boasts an additional guest of honor this week as a bevy of multinational, multi–generational artists gather in Savannah to display their […]
Soul and the City
Like Rome, Jerusalem, and other old cities where historical majesty coexists with the everyday realities of paying bills and finding a parking place, it’s easy to lose perspective here. Yeah, […]
The secret life of beads
At first glance, it just looks like a field of wheat in miniature. Or maybe a bunch of tiny brooms. Get a little closer, and you’ll see the shimmer. The […]
The end of the world as we know it
Art openings in Savannah typically involve chatter, cheese, and wine (and perhaps some whine as well). Generally speaking, they don’t usually involve didgeridoos heralding the apocalypse. But that’s what’s in […]
Drawing the line
Most works of art, from simple illustrations to abstract sculptures to massively detailed paintings, undergo revisions before they’re revealed to the world. Along the way, the artist’s concept changes, or […]
