Name: Michael Scoggins: Goose
Start: 2023-9-2T11:00-4:00
End: 2023-10-28T14:00-4:00

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Laney Contemporary is pleased to present “Goose,” the gallery’s first solo exhibition with New York-based artist Michael Scoggins whose signature style adopts the youthful alter-ego Michael S. as an autograph for large-scale drawings in the form of a monumental, hand-written notebook page. A note can be both casual and layered with heartbreak and humor. Its disarming ephemerality packs an unexpected punch with shifts in scale that can transform the insignificant into the unforgettable. In a casual note, a clipped phrase or a torn page may carry heavy weight as Scoggins uses the graphite of the pencil to point us toward complex and often shared experiences including the inseparability between joy and grief.

A hand-written note may be scribbled on a piece of scrap paper or carefully composed, but in Scoggins’ work every line, hole, tear, and image is carefully composed with each word or image drawn on the surface loaded with visual and meaningful intention. The works in Goose remind us of the powerful presence and importance of every day. A note is a single slice of thought transferred from one person to another or from one person to the world. Scoggins’ rearticulated large-scale version of the note reminds us that paper is personal. Intimate. Shared.

With a multilayered studio process, “drawings or paintings, sometimes become sculptures,” as Scoggins refers to them interchangeably. Each hole is carefully carved; each line is hand drawn using colored pencil and eraser, going over and over the lines, as if to hand-produce the mass-produced paper. The cuts, folds, tears, bends, and smudges all become a part of the image as each is mounted on the wall, creating three-dimensionality through shadows and the play of light. The gallery’s mirror space culminates with a large-scale installation transforming the 2D into the 3D as paper airplanes fly in multiplication suspended from the ceiling. They merge drawing and sculpture in the act of delivering their messages from person to person, emotion and joy embodied, dispatched, and shared in ways that we might not expect.

The works included in “Goose” often approach challenging, or grief-filled situations and yet they are in contact with how humor and a lightness of being necessitate healthy responses.
This past spring, Michael and Alex’s daughter, Scout, whom they lovingly call Goose, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Attenuated MPS 1. The diagnosis has upended every aspect of their lives. Scout’s current treatment regimen is an Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) which she will undergo weekly for the rest of her life or until advancement in treatments become available. Several of the works in the exhibition are numbered in the upper corner. Each signifies a sequence number for Scout’s treatments, all of which occurred on Tuesdays. The passage of time is made tangible with each number, each drawing, each page, love notes marking a life journey. Art has historically granted a chance to see, hear, or feel another person’s pain or joy, protest or private reflection. It can also share, inform, and advocate. Like a portal, a letter or a sketch, a work of art can grant an opening into someone’s world, strengthening unseen bonds between artist and viewer; the bonds that grant us our humanity.

For more information on MPS please visit www.mpssociety.org.

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September 2 (Saturday) 11:00 am - October 28 (Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Laney Contemporary Fine Art

1810 Mills B Lane Blvd. Savannah, GA

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Laney Contemporary Fine Art

info@laneycontemporary.com 1810 Mills B Ln Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405

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05sepAll Day01oct“Of Water: Aquascapes Photography” ExhibitThe Featured Artist Exhibit Will Run Sept. 5-Oct. 1 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14

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Jean Macaluso will present a photography exhibition throughout September at The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton. The exhibit will run Sept. 5-Oct. 1 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept.14th at the SOBA Gallery. These events are free and open to the public.

The overall theme of Macaluso’s body of work focuses on the calming properties of water as a symbol of healing and power for cultures around the world. “Aquascapes” taps into the mystical nature of oceans, lakes, rivers, or bays.

“Through these images, I hope to provide you with the opportunity to ponder what water means to you,” Macaluso said. “Whether as a symbol of hope and healing, or one of beauty and change, we can not deny the impact that water had, has, and will have on our lives. Art gifts us a chance to review things that we tend to gloss over as we go about our day. It is my desire that my artwork is that chance to discover your own meaning in what is so often overlooked.”

As a Fine Arts Photographer, Macaluso uses many different cameras, from old or “toy” cameras to digital ones. She uses modern technology to print them digitally. Together, this produces the look and feel that appeals to her aesthetically in black and white.

Working in color, Macaluso captures nature’s essence by presenting visual beauty through a still moment in time providing the viewer with a simple, vivid, and direct experience.

Macaluso graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a degree in Art and Art History. Her passion for photography includes a special interest in the black and white process, both traditional and digital. Other interests include painting, wheel thrown pottery, hand built pottery, and clay sculpture. Her artwork can be found in the United States, France, and the Netherlands in collegiate, private collections, and doctor’s offices.

Jean recently relocated to the Low Country with her husband and Golden Retriever Mylie.

Time

September 5 (Tuesday) - October 1 (Sunday)

Location

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

Bluffton

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Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

info@sobagallery.com 6 Church Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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21sep11:00 am12:00 pmArtist talk: Transform the Quotidian with Tyler Mitchell and Erwin WurmJoin artists Tyler Mitchell and Erwin Wurm for gallery talks on their newly opened exhibitions at the SCAD Museum of Art

23sep10:00 am4:00 pmSavannah Bee Fall Festival

23sep4:30 pm8:30 pmWater Lantern FestivalWater Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections

24sep12:00 pm5:00 pmLocally Made Savannah Artisan Market & Adoption Event

28sep10:00 am5:30 pmArt Pop-Up Shop Featuring Cullen PeckThe surreal, suspended moments that remain in our memories of childhood

28sep6:00 pm8:00 pm2023 Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Lecture: Dr. James Smalls

29sep01oct2nd Annual Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival

29sep7:00 pmWonders of the Wurlitzer: 'Safety Last!' 100th AnniversaryNational Silent Movie Day

30sep7:00 pm10:00 pmSouthern Speakeasy Fashion Show Fundraiser for WRUURoaring 20’s and Local Fashion at by WRUU Show

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Get ready to don your finest cocktail attire and step into a world of glamour, music, and unity at the Southern Speakeasy Fashion Show on Saturday, September 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be an unforgettable evening of style and purpose in the heart of Savannah.

The ‘Take It Off: Fashion Podcast’ is partnering with Savannah’s favorite community radio station, WRUU 107.5 FM, to host this fundraiser for the station in the heart of downtown Savannah at King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA, where local vendors will be on full display.

WRUU is partnering with many of Savannah’s local boutiques and designers to show off the latest and greatest of the unique fashions that are available in our community. This event will combine a jazzy aura with a prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere. Hosting the show is award-winning local filmmaker Kareem McMichael. His brother GQ Smooth from the WRUU show Smooth Mic will be co-hosting with him.

While the speakeasy ambiance may suggest the 1920s, attendees will be able to gaze at the many beautiful looks and colors that are incorporated into modern fashion, as well as a few surprises.

Not only can people expect beautiful fashion from local boutiques, but there will also be entertainment for attendees through live entertainment.

Vendors will be at the event to show off local goods that may pair well with the fashion on the runway or something in the attendee’s own closet. We believe in the power of our local brands and products and want to support them.

Food and drinks may be purchased by guests courtesy of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite HERE. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this memorable evening and make a difference in our community.

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About WRUU 107.5 FM

This event isn’t just about reliving history; it’s about shaping the future of our community. Proceeds from the Southern Speakeasy Fashion Show will directly benefit WRUU 107.5 FM, a beacon of local culture, news, and stories. By attending, you’ll be contributing to the preservation of our city’s unique heritage and ensuring that diverse voices continue to be heard. The funds raised during this event will help keep the station’s lights on, ensuring that it continues to be the voice of Savannah’s neighborhoods, sharing local stories, music, and news that bring us all closer together. For vendor & sponsorship opportunities, please email media@wruu.org.

Time

(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

King Oliver's Creole Jazz Bar

514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401

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WRUU 107.5 FM

program@wruu.org 307 E Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401

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02sep(sep 2)11:00 am28oct(oct 28)2:00 pmMichael Scoggins: GooseOn View: Sept.1 - October 28

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For more information on MPS please visit www.mpssociety.org.

Time

September 2 (Saturday) 11:00 am - October 28 (Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Laney Contemporary Fine Art

1810 Mills B Lane Blvd. Savannah, GA

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Laney Contemporary Fine Art

info@laneycontemporary.com 1810 Mills B Ln Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405

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05sepAll Day01oct“Of Water: Aquascapes Photography” ExhibitThe Featured Artist Exhibit Will Run Sept. 5-Oct. 1 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14

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Working in color, Macaluso captures nature’s essence by presenting visual beauty through a still moment in time providing the viewer with a simple, vivid, and direct experience.

Jean recently relocated to the Low Country with her husband and Golden Retriever Mylie.

Time

September 5 (Tuesday) - October 1 (Sunday)

Location

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

Bluffton

Organizer

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

info@sobagallery.com 6 Church Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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29sep01oct2nd Annual Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival

02octAll Day29Margi Smith Presents “Wonder Filled Wanderings”The SOBA Featured Artist Exhibit Will Run Oct. 2-29 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3

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Margi Smith’s mission is simple — “saving dull walls one painting at a time.”

Smith is The Society of Bluffton Artists’ October featured artist whose exhibit will run Oct. 2-29 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the SOBA gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton. The events are free and open to the public.

“Wonder Filled Wanderings” exhibit will feature a collection of abstract acrylic paintings. Smith is known to grab oil pastels, pencils, hardware tools, water bottles, string, scrapers, anything that makes an interesting mark, to get the painting to make the statement she wants to convey. Her work explores the journey of the environment around that she calls home and the magic that a place or time brings — including the shared moments with people and places she loves that define her life’s experience. Many of the pieces in the series are influenced by her walks through beautiful country roads with dear friends, reflecting the love of friendship, the bonds of shared roots and the beauty of nature.

“I am inspired by the magic moments that happen in nature, with the movement of applied paint. When we don’t even notice until we step back and really look, allowing ourselves to understand the seen and unseen,” Smith said. “Those are the moments that sparkle with enchantment; when we stop and see what is in front of us.”

Smith studied studio art and English Literature at Skidmore College. In addition to being a member of SOBA, she’s also a member of The Art League of Hilton Head in SC, an exhibiting member of The Newburyport Art Association in MA and INNERSPACE Fine Art Gallery in North Reading, MA. where she has been a solo featured artist and as well as a permanent hanging artist involved in group shows.

Among Smith’s many awards include: the Essex Art Center’s Salon Show and Art Sale Exhibition 2021, 2022 and 2023, 6th Street Art Studios in Los Angeles “Lazy Days of Summer” exhibition June 2023, the 2023 Curves Exhibizone International Online Show, 2023 SoloS-10th International Solo Exhibition, etc.

Smith’s experience also includes the Squam Art Workshops over the last 10 years, an Art Residency in Summerville, SC and a member in Art Tribe in the United Kingdom.

“If I can bring joy to a canvas and have someone experience their own sense of joy, playfulness or whatever is going on with them at that moment, I have captured the moment and got the viewer to feel something inside,” Smith said. “To see within while looking without. It’s an internal journey, once explored will forever change you.”

For more information, visit https://www.MargiSmithArtWorks.com.