SCAD FASH will close at noon Wednesday, Oct. 21 for exhibition installation.

Luxuriate in Ellen von Unwerth's 'This Side of Paradise'

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Luxuriate in Ellen von Unwerth's 'This Side of Paradise'

Reception

Join SCAD FASH in avant-garde regalia for the opening reception of This Side of Paradise, featuring the vibrantly raucous photographs of Ellen von Unwerth and the mysterious airs of a masquerade.

Beckoning viewers into a world of debaucherous liberation and lushness, von Unwerth reimagines the paradigm of the strong, self-assured woman, evoking a titillating emotional response to the female gaze. The artist theatrically styles her subjects as classic pinups and dazzling starlets in narrative-driven images — brimming with movement and decadence — that elucidate the vitality of unbridled expression. On view through Jan. 8, 2024, This Side of Paradise is curated by Rafael Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums.

Purchase a masquerade mask for the affair or support a SCAD student by commissioning a custom piece. Don’t forget to dress up!

This event is open to the public.

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