Writing and Photos by Rachele Terranova
“Hypothetical Function” is a group interrogation of utility in art by artists transcending majors and concentrations in order to examine and challenge the potential and function of design and aesthetics. The exhibit is curated by associate curator of SCAD exhibitions, Ben Tollefson.
Three featured SCAD artists and an alumni shared their process, background and inspirations for their works included in the show
Luke Batchelder, currently studying his B.F.A. in painting, described the imperative connection of his background in construction and the use of his grandmother’s sewing machine. This results in a series of sturdy but plush seeming tools crafted from found fabrics and insulation.
Russ Noto earned his M.F.A. in painting in 2012 and is exhibiting his three paintings of duct tape. He is mesmerized by the greasy, pungent and tactical aspects of the often overlooked supply used in his work. Featured is an X, horizontal line, and vertical line all meant to stem from different aspects of his origin.
Nikki Zuaro, an M.F.A. painting student, created her series on holes and digging from a place of frustration and the need to release it through digging holes at Tybee Island. She displays different hand crafted versions of shovels she attempted to dig with, as well as her recipe for digging holes inside.
This exhibition will be available to view, along with several other included artists’ work, at the Gutstein Gallery through May 2.
