SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — SCAD is thrilled to announce the opening of the group exhibition SCAD x Leica: Power in Perspective at the university’s historic Gutstein Gallery in the heart of downtown Savannah. The exhibition celebrates the university’s 45th anniversary and features 45 photographs by SCAD student artists. Power in Perspective conveys the limitless ways women harness strength, resilience, and lived experience to challenge societal norms, break barriers, create change, and exist freely. Embodying ideas, scenes, or stories of empowerment, these works offer diverse interpretations through formal portraits, candid moments, or symbolic imagery that demonstrate how women uniquely shape their communities and the world at large.

“Poetic Exploration of InnerSpace Mouth of the Universe” by Jennifer Goebner

“I continue to be impressed by the unmatched creativity and passion that SCAD students bring to projects like this,” said Brittany Richmond, assistant curator of the SCAD Museum of Art. “The freshness of their perspectives on the subject matter of women empowerment and the diversity in their approaches to the medium of photography are incredibly inspiring. These SCAD students are major contenders in the field of photography, and I am so excited that this dynamic exhibition of their work is celebrated as part of SCAD deFINE ART 2024.”

The exhibition is presented in partnership with Leica, the leading camera manufacturer and global photography brand, as part of SCAD deFINE ART 2024 in connection with the Leica Women Foto Project. Many of the exhibiting students had the opportunity to engage with renowned photographer and Leica ambassador Cheriss May, who served as an industry mentor, providing her insight to students at SCAD Savannah and Atlanta locations throughout the project. Many of the participating students also had the opportunity to create their exhibited work using the latest Leica technology and equipment.

“We are proud to support the next generation of photographers through our partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design,” said Mike Giannattasio, president of Leica Camera, North America. “In our ongoing quest to inspire people to engage with the art of photography, our challenge to these students is timely, and serves to highlight our annual Leica Women Foto Project, now in its fifth year. I also extend our thanks to the talented and engaging Cheriss May, who guided SCAD students through the process of this challenge on behalf of Leica.”

More than 150 students submitted creative work for consideration. The 45 photographs on view in the exhibition were selected by a jury of Leica ambassadors. Power in Perspective is on view through Monday, April 29 and is free and open to the public. SCAD will host an opening reception on Wednesday, Feb. 28 as part of SCAD deFINE ART 2024 programming.

For more information on the opening reception, visit https://scad.edu/leica-reception. For more information on the exhibition, visit https://scad.edu/leica-exhibition

SCAD x Leica: Power in Perspective

Friday, Feb. 23–Monday, April 29

Gutstein Gallery
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.
The exhibition is free and open to the public.

About Leica

Leica Camera AG is an international premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship, and German industrial design combined with innovative technologies. An integral part of the brand’s culture is the diverse activities the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies around the world, the company presents the Leica Hall of Fame Award and the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), considered one of the most prestigious sponsorship awards today. With its headquarters in Wetzlar, Hessen, Germany, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, Leica Camera AG has a worldwide network of national organizations and retail stores.

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls more than 17,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 120 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 also 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 2023 study found that 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. For more information, visit scad.edu.

Tearsheets by Nicolas Harris, Graphic Design Intern, PhotoBook Magazine

The Savannah College of Art and Design Partners with Leica Camera on Power in Perspective