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CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

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FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS

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Celebrate your wild side

Atlanta’s best nature spots

What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever done?

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

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Check out these wild Atlanta restaurants

STUDENT SHOWCASES

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WILD WORLD OF NETWORKING

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GREEN TEAM

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HOUSE OF GLASS

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ECOSYSTEM OF SCAD ATLANTA

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INTO THE WILD

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The talents of Patrick Foley and Hannah Adair

Tips and tricks for navigating networking

SGI addresses environmental impact Local designer offers sustainable fashion

A breakdown of student life by the numbers Controlling your fears of post-graduate life

NOCTURNAL BEHAVIOR

Creatures of the night are dressed to kill

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URBAN JUNGLE

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: THE HUB

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COMICS CORNER

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Gentrification threatens the heart of Atlanta Insight into the wildlife of SCAD Atlanta

What drives you wild?

SCAN is the quarterly student magazine of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. All editorial content is determined by the student editors. Opinions expressed in SCAN are not necessarily those of the college. ©2017 SCAN Magazine.

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY CONRAD MAXWELL-GIROD STAFF PHOTOGRAPHED BY TYLER MCCLELLAND

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

MEET OUR STAFF

Emma Dakin

Anya Haber

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Molly Moran

Arundhati Prasad

STYLE EDITOR

NEWS EDITOR

Azarya Mukhi

Tyler Spinosa

Mikael Trench

Paulomi Mukherjee

ART DIRECTOR

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

COPY EDITOR

FEATURES EDITOR

Tyler McClelland

Alexandra Badiu

PHOTO EDITOR

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

Katie Miller

Brooke Garnett

OPINIONS EDITOR

PR DIRECTOR

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR We live in a world where the wild is something to be tamed — we knock down trees to make room for skyscrapers and we put animals behind fences for people to gawk at. We tell people how to act, what to wear, how to be and what to do.

We take everything that is wild or different and we try and put it in a cage, even if it doesn’t fit.

In this world, being an artist is hard. It’s hard to find a way to turn what we love into something that can pay the bills, it’s hard getting people to take us seriously and more than anything, it’s hard to not let the world try and tame us.

Luckily, SCAD is an exception. At SCAD, the wild isn’t something to be feared or controlled, it’s something to be admired and celebrated. SCAD opens the cages to let our wild sides free, because our wild sides are everything that makes us different and interesting. It’s raw and real, sometimes frightening and sometimes exhilarating. It’s what inspires us to function outside the norm, it’s what motivates us to keep going when things get tough and it’s why we came to SCAD in the first place. It’s what makes us artists.

We may not always be lucky enough to live and work in a place that embraces our wild side the way SCAD does, so it’s on us to keep it alive and well-fed no matter where we end up, even if that’s at a corporate job wearing a suit and tie.

Wherever you go in life, don’t let the world try and tame you. Stay wild.

Emma Dakin EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SCAN MAGAZINE // FALL 2017

STUDENT INTERVIEWS

BEHIND THE SCENES

OFF THE BEATEN PATH WRITTEN BY ANYA HABER AND PAULOMI MUKHERJEE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERICK SALATI

When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, get back to nature at some of Atlanta’s best parks.

TANYARD CREEK PARK This park has everything: running paths, a flowing stream, a playground and large open grassy areas for picnics, playing fetch with your dog or just relaxing with a good book. A highlight of the park is the train that runs above the stream and the wooden tunnel.

CONRAD MAXWELL-GIROD TAKES SHOTS OF ANIMALS AT THE CHESTATEE WILDLIFE RESERVE IN DAHLONEGA FOR THE COVER. PHOTO BY ERICK SALATI.

CASCADE NATURE RESERVE The Cascade Nature Reserve, hidden in the woods of south Atlanta, is home to lush greenery, mosscovered rocks and babbling brooks that drift over from the Chattahoochee river. This park is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll past several wooden bridges and beautiful cascades, as the name suggests.

LORING HEIGHTS PARK

OUTSIDE R. THOMAS’, A BIRD ENJOYS A TASTY TREAT. SEE MORE ON PAGE 7.

PHOTO BY EMMA DAKIN.

CODY DELONG WORKS ON THE BRUSH SCRIPT FOR THE “INTO THE WILD” ARTICLE ON PAGE 22. PHOTO BY KATIE HOWARD.

Less than one mile from SCAD Atlanta, Loring Heights Park holds a picturesque pond complete with a dozen turtles sunbathing at any given moment, wooden swing benches intertwined with ivy and an abundance of flowers.

MORNINGSIDE NATURE PRESERVE This park is perfect for adventure seekers. Though entering the park is a bit tricky, follow the path and you’ll soon find your way to the breathtaking bridge that crosses a river complete with sandy banks for relaxing or swimming.

HISTORIC FOURTH WARD PARK

BROOKE GARNETT GETS HER HAIR STYLED

BY MISTI DORT FOR THE “NOCTURNAL BEHAVIOR” FASHION SHOOT ON PAGE 28.

PHOTO BY ABOUBACAR KANTE.

ERICK SALATI TAKES PICTURES OF ATLANTA’S PARKS FOR “OFF THE BEATEN PATH” ON PAGE 5. PHOTO BY ANYA HABER.

South of Ponce City Market at the edge of the East Atlanta Beltline lies the Historic Fourth Ward Park.

A radiant oasis, the park is brought together by a two-acre lake and 17-acres of green-space.

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WHAT’S THE WILDEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE? INTERVIEWED BY ANYA HABER

Our contributors shared their craziest stories with us. Read about their experiences below.

SHELSEA DORAN, B.F.A. PHOTOGRAPHY ALUMNA “NOCTURNAL BEHAVIOR” “I was 18, visiting my sister in Tokyo. We decided to say yes to everything we did that day. We ended up making great friends with locals, ate the weirdest

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delicatessens and screamed our hearts out singing karaoke until the sun came up. It was definitely a day to remember.”

RICHARD GOODWIN, M.F.A. ILLUSTRATION “INTO THE WILD” “The time I picked up a flaming log, held it over my head, screamed in pain and triumph and threw it off the top of a parking deck onto the Georgia Tech practice golf course. I woke up the next day to see that the log had rolled across the fairway and left a scorch mark. I’ve never been so ashamed or proud of myself.”

CODY DELONG, B.F.A. GRAPHIC DESIGN “INTO THE WILD” “One of my wildest moments happened this summer. My friend Katie, Kersten and I drove up to the mountains to go star gazing. Katie and I aren’t from that area and we had to drive three hours into the hills of Georgia. We were seriously concerned we were going to get murdered by hillbillies.”

ROSE SMITH, B.F.A. PHOTOGRAPHY ALUMNA “URBAN JUNGLE” “The wildest thing that I can think of was when a friend and I got lost in Central Park in New York at 11 p.m. When we tried to leave, we got lost and both of our phones were dead. I decided to take a route that allowed me to see the top of the buildings, and I followed that path until it lead us out of the park and directly into the street.”

ALLISON BOLT, B.F.A. WRITING “INTO THE WILD” “That time I climbed a 70-foot fire tower while already 6,000 feet in the air on the peak of a mountain.”

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WELCOME TO THE

JUNGLE WRITTEN BY MIKAEL TRENCH

PHOTOGRAPHED BY EMMA DAKIN

R. THOMAS’ DELUXE GRILL 1812 PEACHTREE STREET NW It’s hard to think that a place as distinct as R. Thomas’ started off as a burger joint, but this lively, tropical-themed eatery has come a long way from its humble beginnings.

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Atlanta has always been known for having restaurants that stand out from the rest, but every now and again, there are still a few that may surprise even the most devoted foodies. For those who have a taste for the tropics, SCAN has you covered with some of Atlanta’s wildest restaurants.

TRADER VIC’S 255 COURTLAND ST NE For a one-of-a-kind Polynesian experience, Trader Vic’s will satisfy those who have a love for the island life. Being one of only two Trader Vic’s locations in the United States, the home of the original Mai Tai has an atmosphere almost as exclusive as its locations.

RAW WALNUT SUNFLOWER PÂTÉ

VOLCANO SHRIMP

While not as spicy as the name might suggest, this is still a rather hearty dish with its mix of stir-fried garlic shrimp, various peppers and jasmine rice. The dish’s Asiatic flavor added to its tastiness that is sure to leave you satisfied.

The sunflower pâté certainly captured the restaurant’s overall essence the most out of the appetizers, with its natural taste and organic ingredients that consist of fresh walnuts with onions, peppers and tamari.

COSMO TIDBITS

This sampler plate of Trader Vic’s appetizers offers calamari, crispy prawns, crab rangoons, cha siu pork and more. Each flavor adds to the island experience and taste great, especially with their included sauces.

R.’S SALMON PICCATA

This dish, consisting of tender salmon sauteed in lemon and butter sauce served with a side of quinoa and vegetables, explodes with a natural, hearty flavor that is hard to resist.

INDONESIAN RACK OF LAMB

This Bali-spiced rack of lamb served with Singapore-style curried noodles is just as good as it sounds. Its unique blend of tender texture and wine sauce is only made better when combined with noodles.

THAI EXPRESS BOWL

A quinoa-ladened dish topped with a bevy of vegetables, spicy peanut sauce and hearty chicken.

MAI TAI CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Creamy and sweet, this classic dessert has a bit of a tropical twist.

SHOWCASE

PATRICK FOLEY B.F.A. FILM AND TELEVISION

INTERVIEWED BY TYLER SPINOSA PHOTOGRAPHED BY ABOUBACAR KANTE

WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO PURSUE WORK IN FILM AND TELEVISION? I was always one to steal my mom’s camera when I was a child, and was always fascinated by literally freezing time as well as hearing the cool noise the shutter makes. It evolved from taking photos of my family and friends performing any random action to shooting little homemade music videos with my brother.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS? My favorite moment in any given shoot has to be sitting down to color and compile the footage, seeing all of the hard work spent in pre-production and production finally pay off like it should.

WHAT WAS THE MOST VALUABLE THING YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM YOUR TIME AT SCAD? The most valuable thing I’ve learned here has probably been learning from start to finish how to write, produce, direct, edit and hold official casting calls for full productions in a timely manner.

WHO ARE YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATIONS? Professor Michael Kinney here at SCAD — he has taught me more in a single quarter than I thought I would’ve in all four years here. His knowledge of directing and film as a whole has not only amazed me, but has pushed the bar so much higher for me.

WHAT ADVICE COULD YOU GIVE TO ASPIRING FILMMAKERS? My advice to aspiring filmmakers is always the same: start small and start free. You will lose some capital by shooting your first jobs for free but there is so much benefit to that. Not only will you build a nice portfolio fast, but because they are free, you as the filmmaker will have so much more creative control, allowing you to test the waters, try new lights out, go to different locations and really test the limits with your camera and learn the ins and outs. And it’s really a win-win because you’re doing what you love at the end of the day, and you will be left with a crazy reel that you can add to your website or social media.

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SHOWCASE

Hannah adair M.F.A. PRINTMAKING

INTERVIEWED BY PAULOMI MUKHERJEE PHOTOGRAPHED BY CONRAD MAXWELL-GIROD

WHAT HAS YOUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE IN THE PRINTMAKING PROGRAM? When I began, I was focused on drawing and painting. I really didn’t know anything about printmaking. When I finally took a printmaking class, I fell in love. I felt like I found what I was looking for. With printmaking, I still had drawing and oil-based media (ink instead of paint), plus all these other processes. There is so much to learn in this field, and a lot of innovating still going on.

HOW DID YOU DEVELOP YOUR STYLE AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THE WORK YOU MAKE? Drawing with pen and ink onto abstract, painterly monoprints shaped my style. Monoprint is a technique of painting with ink on plexiglass and then printing it onto paper. I started drawing with dots because I didn’t want to intrude or be heavy handed. I love good craftsmanship and good draftsmanship. My heroes are Albrecht Dürer, Hieronymus Bosch, Hans Bellmer, and Louise Bourgeois.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT AS AN ARTIST? Being invited to participate in shows, or someone being moved by my work is always exciting. It’s easy to lose confidence, so positive feedback and encouragement mean a lot to me.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AFTER SCAD? When I finish the M.F.A. program, I’d like to work in a community print shop and maybe move to another city for a while. Every shop is different, and there is always more to learn. I really just want to keep making art, putting it out into the world and gaining new experiences.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER PRINTMAKERS? I can only repeat good advice I’ve received. Follow your own intuition and interests, not what’s trendy at the moment. That will lead to more personal fulfillment and a more developed artistic practice. The most important thing to me is to just keep making art, no matter what.

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OPINION

THE WILD WORLD OF NETWORKING WRITTEN BY KATIE MILLER ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY KENISTON

etworking can be nerveracking. For the introvert or homebody, it can seem downright terrifying.

Being told to go out, meet people, mingle and sell yourself at various kinds of networking events is a move you might not want to make.

You may wish you could just skip it altogether and jump right into a professional role you know you’ll succeed at.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen and at some point we’ll have to open our mouths, but it doesn’t have to be a formal, scripted or even a business focused conversation.

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One of the biggest questions we as young professionals get asked during our pursuit of a rewarding career is to tell the person in front of us about ourselves. If you’re like me, it almost feels impossible to answer this in just a few minutes.

When given the chance, I’ve never said what I wanted to say or could have said in retrospect, but being able to talk about ourselves, our goals, unique qualities and accomplishments is a necessary skill when making professional connections. It is through the sometimes uncomfortable process of networking that opportunities are offered, and even if you don’t thrive in the traditional way of networking, it’s still possible for you to be successful.

I have found that some of the best and most effective networking situations happen organically and from simply being yourself. It has been my experience that talking to someone on a personal level usually leads to opening up about more professional topics and opportunities effortlessly. This can happen in a variety of settings and situations.

Such a situation occurred during a casual visit to Savannah with my mom one summer. We went to visit a gallery owned by Tiffani Taylor, a SCAD alumna I’ve admired since freshman year. Taylor herself greeted us warmly when we walked in and as we began talking, great things started happening. I told her I was a SCAD student and I gave her my business card. Then my unexpected opportunity came. She looked up at me and said, “Wait, I know who you are! You follow me, don’t you? I love the work you’re doing.” She told me she was looking for an up-and-coming artist to feature at the Savannah Art Walk’s after-party and she chose me, an opportunity that also lead to her requesting to sell some of my work in her gallery. It was a dream come true. I was stunned and though I was somewhat starstruck to finally be standing in front of one of my favorite artists, I was completely myself and it was received well. We have since remained friends, and she is one of my greatest professional connections.

Sometimes it’s worth taking a break from looking for opportunities and just letting them come to you. Being in the right place at the right time is a great networking moment if we recognize it and seize it.

Another great way to low-key network is by participating in internships, especially those that are operated by only a few people.

TRADITIONAL NETWORKING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. IT CAN BE AN INTIMIDATING, DISORIENTING AND UNTAMED SITUATION.

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Think small businesses, niche art shops or studios and galleries.

Seeking work opportunities like these that you’re confident about thriving in will help you make those lasting connections that could lead to a long term career path. For me, working with a few people allows me to open up more fully about my creative work, what I’ve done and what my goals are. I interned at a small printmaking studio in Atlanta one quarter and when my commitment was over, I received a surprise email roughly a year later about a teaching opportunity at an art center in Atlanta I didn’t even know existed. It turns out that one of the women I interned for was asked to take the place of the teacher for a summer camp class at the art center and couldn’t, but because I had opened up and spoke to her at length

about my creative work and goals, she recommended me for the job, one that I still have today.

Networking doesn’t always have to be done in person. Sometimes

NETWORKING DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE DONE IN PERSON. SOMETIMES IT’S EASIER TO ACT BOLDLY ONLINE TO LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU EXIST. it’s easier to act boldly online to let people know you exist. I think it’s a great idea to reach out to the people who inspire you. I’ve sent out a few heartfelt emails to artists and have not gained employment opportunities necessarily, but I’ve made genuine

connections that have opened the door to valuable resources, insights and other connections that would not have been gained otherwise.

It’s a trickle-down effect that can be rewarding if done the right way.

You’ll get your name out there little by little, and eventually you’ll become someone somebody remembers. You have nothing to lose by reaching out to your favorite artists, introducing yourself and simply letting them know how their work influences you or why it excites you. You never know what might happen. Just remember to approach it with a genuine heart.

Traditional networking is not for everyone. It can be an intimidating, disorienting and untamed situation when you’re among a group of people all doing the same thing, armed with their elevator pitches and resumes in hand. It’s a wild world that can be hard to navigate and one where the quieter voices may have a harder time being heard. If that’s not how you work, then go against the grain. Visit your favorite artist to say “hi” if you can, reach out to cool professionals on your laptop in the middle of the night, take on a neat job run by a handful of people that do what you do and above all, be bold in the way you know how. There is no secret formula for success. Find your own path to success on your own terms, in your own way, at your own pace and with your own voice. If you do that, the connections worth making will be made, and that’s all that matters.

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hy is it important to go green? Of the many lifestyle changes we bring about in our lives, adopting environmentfriendly habits is the most important. People, plants and animals have synced ecosystems. Our actions impact their existence and their absence affects our future. As a community of frantic consumers, we need to pause before we purchase and think before we throw.

Like any social change that is brought about in society, this too requires collective action and consensus.

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SCAD Atlanta’s Student Green Initiative is a club that encourages green habits and environmentally conscious thinking and strives to make environment-friendly practices an important part of the education we receive at SCAD. While it is important to spread awareness and make people realize the significance of environmental friendliness, actually incorporating green practices in one’s daily routine is certainly more impactful.

When Yeliz Motro, president of the Student Green Initiative, first came to SCAD, she was new to both the city and the country. Her passion for environmentalism and social work drew her to the Student Green Initiative as she helped plan the annual Earth Day celebrations.

Motro enjoyed working with the Student Green Initiative for its direct access to the student community and power to influence people through programs and workshops that interest young creatives.

The Student Green Initiative believes that being aware of what one consumes and breathes is very important to enhance one’s quality of life.

“We have the responsibility of reversing the rapid effects of industrialization, since in today’s world, we are more educated and aware of how our actions can harm us and the environment,” said Motro.

So, what is the one green habit we should adopt immediately? According to Motro, opting for second-hand or upcycled goods is that habit.

Consumerism is a huge problem

that reinforces wasteful practices and we need to immediately switch to repairing and reusing instead of throwing away and buying new.

This would save a lot of energy and resources, therefore limiting harmful waste.

Separating trash and recycling waste is also a great place to start.

“Reusing and trading used materials could make a big difference, especially in labor-heavy majors such as fashion,” said Motro.

Consumerism is a huge problem that reinforces wasteful practices and we need to immediately switch to repairing and reusing.

The club has also discussed the use of electricity in the building which is visibly wasteful as students forget or don’t bother to switch off lights when they leave the studios.

The club has its own challenges but having a team of supportive and equally passionate members is what keeps it going. Motro spoke from experience as she confessed that it takes a lot of planning and multi-tasking to put an event together. Coordinating with the administration, faculty and participants

can be difficult, however, her teammates are able to achieve their goals together.

When asked about their upcoming projects for the year, Motro shared that visiting local farms is on top of the club’s list. “We want students to learn about growing food, working with soil and plants,” said Motro.

The Student Green Initiative also hosts “Footprint”, an annual event and a reminder of our responsibility and engagement with the environment.

At the event, the club members host workshops, set up stalls and organize activities that encourage an eco-friendly lifestyle. “We even had a second-hand shop this year by our lovely friend Scout, who discourages the trend of fast fashions,” said Motro.

The club also has movie nights, discussions, field trips and is actively trying to organize more volunteering opportunities for students. “We’d love to have more people in the club, to make it bigger and more impactful at SCAD Atlanta,” said Motro.

For students at SCAD, it is our responsibility as young creatives to reduce our carbon footprint and think about sustainability. Working with clubs such as the Student Green Initiative will result in an environmentally conscious student community.

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s s a l G f o e us

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aren Glass, also known as Zerøwaste, is an Atlanta based highend fashion label that’s known as much for their social and environmental missions as they are for their meticulously crafted designs. The label utilizes studio practices that produce almost no waste.

For Glass and her company, Zerøwaste extends far beyond just the fashion label — it’s a way of life. This sentiment is deeply echoed in the brand’s mantra, “living life of fewer things with greater value.”

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WRITTEN BY ANYA HABER

PHOTOGRAPHED BY CONRAD MAXWELL-GIROD

When describing the brand’s aesthetic, Glass credits the nature of the process. When creating garments, fabric scraps are either sewn into future garments or turned into paper to produce labels. Everything is reused, whether it’s note-scribbled paper, fabric scraps or cardboard boxes. “Because we work with found objects and work with zero waste, it confines and structures us,” said Glass. “We can’t grab any piece of fabric; it needs to fit within our values, which in turn helps form the aesthetic.

I think that’s really rare.”

Glass and her team pull from an archive of globally-sourced materials, accrued over decades of frequent travel to garment factories during her time in fast fashion. This unique fabric source aids in the beauty of her

designs. The brand’s “ø” archive line breathes new life into textile remnants, transforming them into new garments.

Each piece is unique and constructed over the course of more than 100 hours. For the label’s first archive collection, entitled “obi,” the textile scraps, complete with original factory labels, were discovered at a Parisian flea market with their origins dating back to 1930s China.

Glass also worked in the readyto-wear fashion industry for decades before launching her sustainable label in 2015. Glass described her transition as a long road that led to a change in values and a yearning for a deeper sense of self in both her professional and personal life. One incident specifically stuck in her mind.

When working as head of production

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at Chico’s, Glass witnessed a lot of the clothing she had been accountable for wind up in thrift stores and garbage dumps. In pivotal moment, Glass remembers seeing a Chico’s garment, dirty and destroyed, lying in the street. “I could remember where it was made and how it was made, yet saw what little value it really had,” Glass said. Her experience is far from unique. According to fashion tycoon Eileen Fisher, the garment industry is the second largest source of environmental pollution, beat out only by big oil. The Environmental Protection Agency estimated that in 2013 the garment industry produced 15.1 tons of waste.

Glass sees her brand as part of a growing trend known as American small-batch production, or the small scale production of higher quality products, which she believes will grow and eventually replace the current model of specialty retail. This brand isn’t a niche label either, servicing a new purchasing demographic gaining ground known as cultural creatives. First termed in 2000, this market segment accounted for roughly $300 billion in purchasing power in the United States, accounting for roughly 30% of the American consumer market, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Creating a label of value is now appealing to the consumer, with cultural creatives wanting alternative products that

show they care about sustainability and the collective culture, aligning closely with their own personal values. She believes current students should be aware of this growing consumer market, as cultural creatives will most likely be the clients SCAD students will be serving in their careers.

Glass is also a huge proponent of entrepreneurship, encouraging young creatives to spend time finding their

Glass also partners with Beloved Atlanta, a local nonprofit that supports victimized women through rehabilitation programs. “That’s why we do what we do, making exquisite clothing while working on a program to help rehabilitate victimized women,” said Glass. “This model isn’t for large corporations but should be implemented everywhere. You can’t find that at big corporations, they are too institutional.”

Looking forward for the rising fashion brand, Zerøwaste is launching their new e-commerce platform, releasing a new fashion campaign and are in discussions for their own gallery installation.

In her last few words, Glass urges us to action.

“As artists, it’s our job to create a better world, regardless of the medium. Our thoughts are so powerful,” said Glass. As her brand continues to grow, she hopes other industries will follow suit in dedicating resources to preserving the environment.

Creating a label of value is now appealing to the consumer, with cultural creatives wanting alternative products that show they care about sustainability and the collective culture. own voice, rather than working for a large corporation. “It’s hard at first, but the more people who engage in entrepreneurship, the stronger the collective conscious and force of creatives becomes,” said Glass. “It would be great to have an economy based on creativity, an incredible source of personal, collective, social and spiritual growth.”

Glass also stressed that students should remember they’re not just a business. “You are creating for the collective conscious, community and adding values to others lives,” said Glass.

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ll of us will experience fear as we approach graduation.

Whether it’s a small pang in our chest or an all-consuming terror, we will all be nervous and afraid of what comes next. Facing graduation is similar to standing at the edge of a wild forest. Your toes haven’t quite entered the tree line. The canopy creates an eerie darkness inside and you fear what may be lurking in the shadows. The frightening aspects of graduation can take many different forms. Fear of not finding a job. Fear of not making enough income. Fear of not finding an apartment. Fear of making new friends after college. Fear of not knowing exactly what your next step is. Fear of failure. You are staring directly into the wild, about to take your first step into a great unknown.

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Fearing the unknown is not uncommon — it is human. Sociologist Thorstein Veblen once said, “All change in habits of life and of thought is irksome.” Change is what we really fear. You once feared change when you first transitioned into SCAD from high school. The prolonged patience while awaiting an acceptance letter, the unnerving jitters before orientation, getting lost your first day of class — your habits of life and of thought were disrupted in an overwhelming manner. You went from the comfortable nature of waking up in your comfy and familiar bed, in your comfy and familiar home to attend high school with friends and teachers you already knew — until you weren’t. Instead, you were SCAN MAGAZINE // FALL 2017

waking up in an unfamiliar dorm room with an unfamiliar roommate and, in some of our cases, an unfamiliar city. You woke up that first morning at SCAD, fearing your first day of classes and the great unknown of college.

Yet, you adapted. You took that step into the unknown and found friends, success and a new way of life. You got comfortable. But now, like many of us during our time at SCAD, you have been so consumed by homework and deadlines you have

forgotten to plan for what comes next.

Too busy writing your thesis or crafting your final fashion designs, you don’t notice graduation lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce on its prey. But the moment you look up, graduation is staring back at you. It’s there when you meet with your advisor and hear the words, “You just have three quarters left!” It’s there even despite her peppy outlook on the situation and a cheerful “Congratulations!” It’s there as your chest clenches and your heart seemingly thrusts itself into your stomach. You call home only to be met with, “That’s great, honey. Now, what do you want to do after graduation?”

“What do I want to do?” This question is one that will stalk you your entire senior year and once again, you will feel as you did as an

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incoming freshman. Once again, you will be afraid of change, of moving on. Because in order to move on, you must have something to move on to.

You must have a plan, or a place, or a job, or graduate school or some form of life goal.

The good news is you are prepared for anything after completing your degree at SCAD. You can design and sew, or design and market, or design and write or any other form of designing and creating. You have every tool you need in order to enter your chosen creative field, as well as all of the connections.

You simply need to pick a direction.

Carl Richards, a writer from “The New York Times” said, “I want us to be really clear that being scared is not the actual problem … being scared is human, normal and totally O.K. The

problem is when our fears prevent us from making the quantum leap between what we want to do and actually doing it.”

Have you ever met someone who is seemingly fearless? The person who volunteers first to give a speech in communication, or the one who drops everything and moves to New

York on a whim, or maybe the one who walks away from graduation without a plan but seemingly absent of worry. It’s annoying, right? How can they possibly not fear this life-flipping, worldspinning, routine-ending change?

They do. They are scared, probably equally as scared as you are. Yet it is how they handle this fear that sets them apart. As Richards said, fear isn’t the problem. Fear is a natural human experience. The challenge is how we chose to handle the fear.

This is the difference between being too scared to apply to your dream graduate school and actually sending in your application.

This is the difference between spending sleepless nights Google-searching for the perfect job in New York City or simply packing a bag and moving there to figure it out as you go. This is the difference between standing at the edge of the forest, wide-eyed and afraid, or taking that first step into the wild. The secret to taking this step: handling the fear rather than letting the fear handle you.

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We must first know ourselves and understand what we are afraid of in order to handle our fear and take our first step. The first thing you must do is identify what you are the most scared of when it comes to taking that first step. It could be fearing failure, making the wrong decision, not getting the job you want, not finding an apartment in your new city, and so on. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed with worry about what the future holds. Worrying about something is an unproductive way to spend your precious time.

Worry will not alter the future in any way. Worry is simply wasted space in your mind, space that could be filled with things to help you pursue your dreams. Instead, find what helps to alleviate that worry. If you know that planning helps ease your stress and your fear, then write out a calendar for the first few months after graduation. You don’t have to follow this calendar exactly because life can change in a second, but if planning eases your fear, then plan away. Or take the time to practice selfcare if that’s the most helpful to you.

Take a bubble bath, read a novel or go to the gym. Whatever helps ease your fears, do it when you start to worry about graduation. Then, instead of your fear paralyzing you, you’ll be able to click submit on your graduate school application or pack your bag for New York City or send in your resume to that dream job. You will be in control of your fear and able to take your next step.

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Once you transform your worry into action, it’s time to focus on maintaining control over your fear after graduation. In the real world, life may become overwhelming. You will feel your fear attempting to climb its way back up into your mind. How do you handle this new realm of fear? The Harvard Business Review suggests keeping things familiar

whenever possible and “focusing on the important things; avoid change for the sake of change.” This advice could be helpful if you plan to graduate and remain in Atlanta, maintain your part-time job or simply retain any routine aspect of your life. Yet graduation sometimes means flipping your routine completely upside down, especially when moving to a new city, leaving friends and family behind and starting a new job. How can you maintain familiar aspects as much as possible? The answer lies in the small details of your life. Think back to when you were a child and took your very first big and scary step in life.

Maybe it was taking the step to attend summer camp or starting school and being away from your parents for the first time. You probably took something from home like your teddy bear or a blanket. Whatever it was, it comforted you because it was from home and it reminded you

of the familiar. Feeling at home in a new place during life after college does not differ much from feeling at home during your first day of school.

All you need is something to remind you of home and bring you comfort.

Decorate your new bedroom to match your old one, take a candle that smells like home, collect letters from your friends and family, hang pictures of them next to your desk and always continue to know yourself. Go home after your first day at your new job and take that bubble bath you love, or plan out your week because it takes away the stress, or simply call someone you miss.

If you know yourself, and take care of yourself, you can handle your fear without it handling you.

Even if you stand at the edge of the wild, doubting yourself and wondering if you have what it takes, remember you have been brave before. You have already taken a step into the unknown once, when you made the decision of which college to attend, went outside of the norm and chose an art school, and moved away from home to go to SCAD. Now, as you face graduation, don’t let fear of change hold you back from taking another step. Life is an extended series of changes. Know yourself, handle your fears before they handle you, and embrace the change. Before you know it, that frightening postgraduate world will be filled with opportunity and adventure.

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tlanta is widely referred to as the “Black Mecca� of the South. Its rich history includes the former home of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the establishment of the Atlanta University Center and the first historically black colleges. But instead of continuing to build on its deeprooted history, Atlanta has been allowing the loss of historic black neighborhoods to redevelopment and gentrification.

Vine City, a neighborhood in East Atlanta, was the first blighted community I began photographing in Atlanta. My concern grew after I saw the construction of the new MercedesBenz stadium, and I questioned if the entire community would be gentrified. Gentrification, also called urban redevelopment, is happening rapidly throughout the city. It is a major concern for residents within low-income communities who become subject to displacement. As the construction of high rises and other major developmental projects like the expansion of the Atlanta Beltline continue, the cost of living is drastically increasing.

Vine City is depicted as a hopeless case because of crime and drugs, and it’s listed as one of the most dangerous Atlanta communities to live in. While one of the problems with affordable housing and low-income residents is crime, this body of work focuses on the common misconception of black Americans narrated by the media because not all black Americans are criminals, thugs or uneducated. These photographs draw attention to the truth and authenticity of the people and their reality, what they look like, where they live and how they act. These works bring awareness to the current state of a lowincome neighborhood and its need for revitalization and restoration.

As long as people are alive, there is still hope for a better and brighter future.

Rather than displacing people and moving forward in separatism, my series pushes for revitalization and building stronger black American communities across the nation.

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ew expeditions are more informative and invigorating than those within the ecosystem at SCAD Atlanta. I was lucky enough to spend several weeks deep in the wild, observing the creative creatures that inhabit the area and get first-hand insights on how they interact and survive.

The Hub is one of the most active gathering places in the SCAD community, a primal arena where artists of all shapes and sizes cross paths in search of sustenance in between the rigor and hardship of classes. At first glance, every major blends into a hurried frenzy of art students trying to reach the chow line and claim their kill.

But, upon closer inspection, each major can be distinguished by their unique qualities. For instance, the illustrators can usually be found crouched over a flat surface scribbling away in their sketch pads, never without a writing utensil and a hunched posture. Photographers like to linger on the outskirts, peering

through their lenses and capturing the feeding frenzy on film. Their counterparts, the film students, can be spotted by the occasional tripod setup, waiting to capture the madness for their latest film.

The animators are known for consuming sugary snacks to fuel their high-energy escapades. Their intensity exhibits the kind of enthusiasm that only comes from those driven by the dreams of the young. Graphic designers and motion media majors are marked by their MacBooks and Adobe programs, possibly trying to finish their latest layout or title sequence. Every group can be seen consuming caffeine at some capacity.

There is an understanding of peace in the Hub, a break from the massacres of class critiques. However, the Hub is not without conflict.

At the start of feeding time, the strongest from each group fights their way to the front to make sure they get the pizza before it’s all gone. A line for the grill extends out of the kitchen and past the tables. Only the quickest receive french fries from the first batch. The rest will have to wait their turn.

At the end of my time examining the different creatures from each major, it became apparent that their differences were only cosmetic.

Underneath the particular nature of their chosen field was a shared struggle to succeed and survive.

These art students are a unique specimen indeed, for no matter how lofty or strange their goals might be, they all strive for success instead of resigning to a life filled with debt accrued for more boring degrees.

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COMICS CORNER

AHMARA SMITH - B.F.A. SEQUENTIAL ART

AMANDA SEMLER- B.F.A. SEQUENTIAL ART

JOEY PAONE - B.F.A. ANIMATION

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ANDERSON CARMAN - SEQUENTIAL ART ALUMNUS

DANA SANMAR - M.F.A. ILLUSTRATION ART

KIRE TORRES - M.F.A. ILLUSTRATION