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: Cece Kirksey, B.F.A. photography
Left: Kate Barton, M.A., fashion, 2020
Kate Barton
M.A., fashion, 2020
An American fashion designer based in New York, Kate Barton is renowned for her contemporary and conscientious approach to fashion. Her design philosophy centers on incorporating avant-garde elements such as technology-enhanced shape engineering and futuristic draping methods that explore the interplay of form and function. Her brand KATE BARTON favors experimental, fabricfirst creations over traditional thematic collections, producing garments noted for their sculptural elegance and striking textile manipulation. Barton’s unique perspective has been recognized in prestigious publications like Vogue and WWD. Her work appeals to red-carpet stylists and celebrities like Beyoncé and Katy Perry, blending style with bold playfulness. In 2025, Barton was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a testament to her influence and success in the fashion industry. Dedicated to invention and authenticity, Barton’s garments set new standards for modern American fashion and empower women who value discovery and sophistication.
Cece Kirksey
B.F.A. photography
Cece Kirksey is a mixed-media photographer who specializes in analog methods such as film photography, collage, and prop building. Her practice oscillates between still life and portraiture, focusing on concepts rather than a specific style of photography. Kirksey embraces vintage advertisements and fashion as well as cartoons and comics in her aesthetic, ultimately filling her work with color, tonguein-cheek references, and unadulterated fun. Her background in illustration lends itself to the hands-on approach she takes for inventive image making.
SCAD FASHION 2023
Debuting their senior thesis collections on the runway as well as on screen in the fashion film Dimensions, SCAD students forged a new realm of style, revealing talent and fascination for cutting-edge silhouettes by pairing unexpected textiles with intriguing textures.
Daniel Glen Phillips
B.F.A., fashion, 2023
A gender-fluid fashion designer, Daniel Glen Phillips finds inspiration in myriad aspects of their life. Phillips designs without the gender of their clients in mind, instead adhering to a vision of clothing made for anyone who wants to wear it.
Yvonne Chen
B.F.A., fashion, 2023
A fashion designer, social media creator, and photographer, Yvonne Chen creates with a passionate for cultural exploration and inclusive design. Her aesthetic is minimal, resulting in garments that allow women to feel chic and comfortable.
Hayden Yang
B.F.A., fashion, 2022
A creative, passionate, and mischievous fashion designer with an eye for quality and detail, Hayden Yang designs sustainable fashion inspired by contemporary art and culture. Leveraging a collaborative mindset, Yang shares his inquisitive, responsible processes with a meticulous approach to problem-solving.
Layla Wan
B.F.A., fashion, 2023
Layla Wan is a fashion designer honing her strong sense of style and creativity. High in energy and quick to adapt to new environments and challenges, she is eager to find the next outlet to showcase her talents.
Megan Smith
B.F.A., fashion, 2023
An outgoing and inventive multimedia artist, Megan Smith is driven by her aptitude for quick learning and a curiosity for all creative endeavors. She creates distinctive works that honor material and form.
Laurel Wolcott
B.F.A., fashion, 2023
Drawn to fashion from a young age, Laurel Wolcott envisions a future in design oscillating between her cultivated aesthetic and exploring the artistic landscape of French fashion.
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 110 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording 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 has earned 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. A 2024 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 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: Kate Barton, M.A., fashion, 2020