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: Feiyi Dai, M.F.A., fashion, 2023
Left: Crysta Luke, B.F.A., painting, 2013
SCAD SNKR+
Leading the tread of a booming industry projected to surpass $100 billion by 2026, the SCAD SNKR+ program exceeds the hype, engaging the full spectrum of footwear fundamentals, from athletic-inspired designs and smart-casual, corporate kicks to conceptual-yet-functional works of art. SCAD SNKR+ students hone skills in sketching, rendering, concept development, digital prototyping, and branding, guided by accomplished industry insiders.
Right: David Fuller, B.F.A., industrial design, 2023
Rakee Chen, B.F.A., fashion, 2024
Dorothy Finney, B.F.A., accessory design, 2023
Shane Annexstad
Tim Buchanan, B.F.A., accessory design, 2022
Crysta Luke
B.F.A., painting, 2013
A contemporary painter based in Decatur, Ga., Crysta Luke specializes in abstract work that explores emotional complexity, transformation, and connection. Deeply connected to nature, she often uses landscape as a visual language to reflect her inner world, distilling its essence rather than depicting physical attributes. Luke’s paintings remain rooted in abstraction, suggesting shifting terrains, weather patterns, and even the human figure. Whether through layered compositions, dynamic contrasts, or geometric, lyrical portraiture, her work captures movement, impermanence, and emotional resonance. Process-driven at their core, her paintings invite viewers to explore the tension and beauty within change.
SCAD FASHION 2024
Ushering in design’s new wave of style and innovation, SCAD senior and graduate students debuted dreamy maximalist collections live on the runway and in the cinematic revelation of the university’s latest fashion film Déjà Rêvé , showing the truly expectational breadth of creativity fostered at SCAD.
Chuck Ryan
B.F.A., fashion, 2024
Chuck Ryan is a fashion designer, artist, and creative director from Portland, now working and living in Brooklyn. On track as a full-time athlete, an unexpected injury led Ryan to pursue an untapped penchant for art and design. During his recovery, he studied the fundamentals of garment construction and learned how to sew. Fast forward through years of dedication and passion, Ryan now designs and constructs garments for his label Chuck’s Lab.
Gonie Weinstock
M.F.A. fibers; B.F.A., fashion, 2024; B.F.A., fashion marketing and management, 2024
Gonie Weinstock is a fashion designer based in Savannah, Ga. Her multicultural upbringing and diverse background informs much of her creativity. Weinstock’s illustrations are lush and avant-garde, combining mediums such as watercolors, color pastels, and markers to elucidate her quirky personality and love of maximal aesthetics. Through her designs, she strives to reflect her love of multidimensional eras, incorporating fabrics and materials from pre-owned, vintage garments to create her collections.
Eileen Barry
B.F.A., fashion, 2024
Following her path to a dream job designing with an atelier using innovative technology, tech textiles, and software enhance creative possibilities, Eileen Barry pushes limits and expectations of fashion.
Ana Achurra
B.F.A., fashion, 2024
A fashion designer from Panama, Ana Achurra is passionate about a new era of women’s fashion and driven by creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Achurra thrives on challenges, providing a unique perspective to every project.
Jiyoung Park
B.F.A., fashion, 2024
Jiyoung Park is a visionary designer seamlessly bridging the worlds of couture and ready-towear fashion. Jiyoung often addresses crucial social issues through her work, including gender equality, aging, and anti-racism. Each collection is a testament to her dedication to inclusivity and diversity, celebrating the uniqueness of every individual. In addition to designing beautiful clothing, Jiyoung is committed to making a positive impact through fashion. She frequently collaborates with artists, activists, and designers to create collections that amplify important causes.
Maria Zhang
B.F.A., fashion, 2024
Finding the process of creation incredibly therapeutic, Maria Zhang has always been artist. She designs garments that make people feel good, prioritizing joy and comfort in her work. For Zhang, fashion is not just about clothing — it’s about crafting experiences and emotions that resonate with people.
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: Crysta Luke, B.F.A., painting, 2013