Exhibits & Shows
AT THE NORTH DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL GALLERY
Alejandro Giraldo
Alejandro Giraldo is a Savannah-based painter whose work explores the intersection between realism and abstraction, with a strong focus on imagination, surrealism, and the culture of work. Working primarily with acrylics, oils, charcoal, and oil pastels, Giraldo often integrates elements from his background in electronics and design. At times, he incorporates electronic components directly into the canvas, merging the mechanical with the expressive. His paintings frequently feature recurring characters inspired by office workers, forming satirical and whimsical narratives that reflect on contemporary life.
In his native Colombia, he participated in several auctions and exhibited his work in various galleries and museums, including two solo exhibitions at Universidad de los Andes with his project "LABORA" and Universidad Nacional (UNAL). He is the recipient of SCAD’s Educator Scholarship and was honored with the Painting Department Memorial Scholarship in 2024 in recognition of his outstanding performance. His most recent recognitions include an award from the London International Creative Competition for his painting “Shield of Dreams.” He also received honors in the 2nd China-Colombia National Painting Contest, themed “United in the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games for a Shared Future.”
CURRENTLY IN THE STANLEY FINE ART CENTER
The
ANthony & Davida artis
Collection of
African-American
Fine Art
Anthony and Davida Artis have been collecting African American art since 2009. Their collection now exceeds 100 artworks by more than 70 artists, consisting primarily of prints but also including original sculptures, paintings, and drawings. Represented in their holdings are historic artists that include Augusta Savage, Elizabeth Cattlett, Jacob Lawrence, Hughie Lee-Smith, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Romare Bearden, and Benny Andrews as well as prominent contemporary artists such as Faith Ringgold and Kehinde Wiley.
We are honored to present a specially curated selection of 43 works from their collection in Hampton County at the Stanley Fine Arts Center. The exhibit will remain on display in the gallery through the end of 2026.
"Father & Child" John Woodrow Wilson