Written by Hana Hyman
Photos by Hana Hyman
The Sidewalk Arts Festival is an occasion for the communities of SCAD and Savannah to integrate for a day of fun and creativity in Forsyth Park. It is also an excellent opportunity for the stylish to strut their stuff. District took to the pavement tracking down just a few of the suave individuals who joined in the festivities to document their outfits and to get to know them a little better.
Sean Jackson says he’s an architecture graduate student from Philadelphia, but he is not registered with SCAD’s database. “Chalk dirty to me.”
Art the Bee, a freshman from Savannah, Ga. Not available for comments.
Sofi Geismar, a first-year photography major from Trumbull, Conn. “Greatest source of happiness right now? “ “Maral, my best friend.”
Mariadith Carler, a Savannah resident from Tallahassee, Fla.
Will Penny, a painting alum (BFA and MFA) from Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. “I created the ping pong tables.” Penny is responsible for the three black, white and yellow ping pong tables featured in Forsyth Park during Sidewalk Arts. They celebrate SCAD’s 35 years of education.
Kirby Engelman, a first-year fibers major from Chicago, Ill. “Greatest struggle in life right now?” “Figuring out what’s next in terms of a job, this summer and my major.”
Paola Trusendi, a third-year film and television major from Switzerland. “Advice you’d give to a large crowd of people?” “Everything happens for a reason.”
Brooke Hilliard, a Savannah resident from Athens, Ga. “What did you love doing at age 10?” Roller-skating. But I wanted to be a vet.”
Brooke Fam, a Savannah resident from Hoboken, N.J. “Advice you’d give to a large crowd of people?” “Stay always sunny and 70 degrees.”
Annelies Carl, a Savannah resident from Marietta, Ga. “Greatest struggle in life right now?” “MCAT.”
Becky Dionne, a first-year fibers major from Hudson, N.H. “At age ten, what did you want to be when you grew up?” “I wanted to be an actress, an artist, a swimmer and an animal trainer. I loved crafts. I made a mess a lot. I went to a bunch of different camps — Broadway camp, animal training camp and I was a swimmer of thirteen years. I started swimming when I was 6.”
Chelliane “Peiju” Belle Tai- Cinema Studies graduate student from Taiwan and South Africa
“What did you love doing at age 10?”
“At age 10 I was already traveling with my photographer granny and we would camp almost anywhere we go. I loved finding secret hideouts and making maps for all the locations. Also I loved watching movies and practicing calligraphy while listening to ‘Oasis.’”
Hannah Legg, a second-year illustration major from Fairhope, Ala. “Greatest source of happiness right now?” “Every beautiful day I wake up to.”
Charlene Fenton, a fourth-year animation major from Livonia, Mich. “Advice you’d give to a large crowd of people?” “Draw every day!”
Victoria LaFrance, a second-year advertising major from Philadelphia. “Greatest struggle in life right now?” “Navigating love.”
Sayaba Matsushita, a third-year fashion major from Tokyo, Japan. “At age ten, what did you want to be when you grew up?” “Veterinarian.”
Zach Nowak, a third-year illustration major from Stuart, Fla. “What mark do you want to leave behind?” “A pretty one.” “Really? Come on.” “I’m a smart ass.”
Matt Slade, a second-year photography major from Austin, Texas. “Greatest source of happiness right now?” “Running around in the wilderness.”
John Rodgers, a third-year animation major from Clyo, Ga. “Why are you giving out hugs for free?” “To make people smile.”
Blake Bradley, a Savannah resident and figure model from Chesterfield, Mich. “At age ten, what did you want to be when you grew up?” “A ninja.”
Madison Glass, a third-year fibers major from Tallahassee, Fla. “Greatest source of happiness right now?” “Hula hooping.”
Editor’s note: changed wording of caption under the photograph of Sean Jackson who is not enrolled at SCAD.
