Art for all at SCAD Atlanta
The Savannah College of Art and Design proudly celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of SCAD students, alumni, and faculty with a dynamic public installation on the façade of the university’s Atlanta location on Peachtree Street. Since launching the installation in August 2021, SCAD has showcased more than 900 works by nearly 150 SCAD artists, delighting and inspiring our university and local communities in the heart of Midtown, the city’s premier arts and entertainment district. For more than 15 years, SCAD has been a visionary leader and integral part of the Atlanta arts community. The Peachtree Street installation further embodies SCAD’s exemplary leadership as a champion of the city’s vibrant arts scene. SCAD is honored to present this accessible exhibition for all in Atlanta to enjoy.
Cover: Jeremiah Jossim, B.F.A., photography, 2010
Left: Man Zhu, M.F.A., photography, 2021
Jeremiah Jossim
B.F.A., photography, 2010
Jeremiah Jossim earned his B.F.A. in photography from SCAD in 2010 and an M.F.A. in painting from the University of Florida in 2023. His practice speaks to a deep reverence for the American landscape while questioning the privileges of recreation, tourism, and the lasting impact of colonization in the U.S. Jossim attended residencies at the Wassaic Project in N.Y. and the Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, Ga. His work was recently published in New American Painting’s South and M.F.A. editions. Jossim lives and works in Gainesville, Fla.
Man Zhu
M.F.A., photography, 2021
A fine art photographer based in Las Vegas, Man Zhu is widely recognized for her distinctive approach to image making. Across her body of work, Zhu experiments with techniques and symbols to elucidate themes of memory, perception, and the subconscious mind, often employing unconventional materials to evoke a sense of timelessness and introspection. Her work has garnered global recognition, including a book prize from the International Photography Awards. Zhu was named one of the 2022 Critical Mass Top 50 Photographers by Photolucida and placed as a finalist for the Hopper Prize in 2023. Her work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and China and has been featured in numerous art magazines.
Ren Millsap
B.F.A., painting, 2023
Ren Millsap grew up painting the Rocky Mountains in Bear River, Utah, developing an early passion for fine art and the creative process. Although the landscape served as an endless source of inspiration, their small town lacked an inclusive environment they needed to fully realize their identity. After leaving Middle America to study at SCAD, Millsap began making work that reflected their struggles with mental health and selfexpression. Communicating through bright, unexpected, and fragmented markings, they develop large-scale acrylic works that reflect the chaotic balance between the public and private sphere. Along with Millsap’s volunteerism, these totems serve as visual activism within LGBTQIA+ and wellness advocacy organizations.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and other advanced learning resources, and affords students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university’s renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD is No. 1 in the U.S., according to Art & Object’s 2023 Best Art Schools ranking, with additional top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. For the past five years, 99% of SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more. Visit scad.edu.
Left: Man Zhu, M.F.A., photography, 2021