On Creativity with Paula Wallace

Creativity’s North Star…

She’s the pop artist of our time. The painter who pioneered selling artwork on Instagram. The essence of hustle and willpower. Ashley Longshore. Longshore was an honored guest at SCADstyle 2022, where she reconnected with Paula Wallace to talk about how Longshore created her business empire, their shared Southern upbringing, and some of her favorite collaborations.

Behind The Joyful Frame…

In 2018, Tyler Mitchell made history when he became the first black photographer to shoot a "Vogue" cover. He’s a member of a remarkable group of contemporary creators known as the "New Black Vanguard" and fast became one of the most in-demand commercial and fine art photographers. Through his acclaimed "I Can Make You Feel Good" exhibition and monograph, he brought his creative vision of a "black utopia" to a global audience. Join Paula Wallace and hear from the inquisitive voice behind the lens.

You, Me, And Gen-Z…

On today’s episode, hear from leading generations expert Jason Dorsey. As President and Co-Founder of the Center for Generational Kinetics, Dorsey is the most in-demand voice for brands looking to connect with tomorrow’s most powerful consumers. At SCAD, we rely on knowledge holders like Dorsey to help us as educators best serve our current generation of university students. Join Paula Wallace as we learn key differences between Gen-Z and other generational groups, how they are evolving the global economy, and the optimism around their determined voices and actions.

Curiosity Is Art's Velocity…

2022 is the year of Ruth Negga. The phenomenal actress took home the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for "Passing," is about to open on Broadway opposite Daniel Craig in "Macbeth," and is set to star as the legendary Josephine Baker in a limited television drama series. At SCAD, we honored Negga with our Spotlight Award during the 2021 SCAD Film Festival, a festival that fell in love with her after screening "Loving" in 2016. On this episode, hear from Negga as she sat with Paula Wallace to discuss "Passing," its ripple effect as a history lesson, and what she seeks to pursue as an artist.

Part Deux For You…

That’s right, the one and only Christian Siriano is back on the podcast in anticipation of his first-ever solo museum exhibition, “People Are People,” moving from the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah to the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. Today’s episode comes from Siriano’s visit during the star-studded Savannah opening weekend when he reconnected with Paula Wallace to dive into the scope of the exhibition, explore what’s next for his career, and what drives his positive outlook as a role model for up-and-coming designers.

Live From Miami…

In today’s episode, step into the halls of the 2021 Design Miami exposition for a special in-conversation with Paula Wallace and Cliff Fong. In front of a live audience, Paula explored the genesis of Fong’s acclaimed curatorial eye, how he creates cohesion out of a broad spectrum of fine art and furnishings, and stories behind his businesses: matt blacke inc. and Galerie Half. If you couldn’t be at Design Miami 2021 in person, this episode brings the best of the design world to you.

By Today, For Tomorrow…

On today’s episode, we continue our conversation around sustainability in creative industries with a leading figure in the ethical fashion realm, Vanessa Barboni Hallik. Her brand, Another Tomorrow, launched its first collection in 2020 under the three pillars of human, environmental, and animal welfare. The company achieved B-corp certification that same year and has introduced an array of transparent, easy-to-navigate information on their materials and production stories. For the current 2021-2022 academic year, Vanessa Barboni Hallik serves as SCAD’s luxury and brand management department mentor. Paula Wallace, along with a virtual audience of SCAD students, caught up with Vanessa to learn more about her road to Another Tomorrow, the brand’s unique practices, and how the industry as a whole can enact widespread positive change.

Can fine art and modern business practices coexist?

In this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with jewelry icon and entrepreneur Ippolita Rostagno. Known for her eponymous brand, IPPOLITA, and her role in founding Artemest, Ippolita has spent her career bridging the gap between centuries-old Italian craftsmanship and 21st-century retail.

Ippolita shares how her background in sculpture shaped her approach to wearable art and why she is dedicated to preserving the "human touch" in a digital world. Whether you're an aspiring jewelry designer, a fan of Italian luxury, or a business owner looking to scale with authenticity, this conversation offers invaluable insights into quality, aesthetics, and conscious consumption.

Key Highlights:

Sculpting Jewelry: How a fine arts education translates to high-end jewelry design.

The Artemest Vision: Using technology to save the vanishing workshops of Italian artisans.

The "Cool" Factor: Reimagining fine jewelry as an everyday luxury for the modern woman.

Retail Innovation: Staying relevant in the fast-evolving landscape of luxury e-commerce.

The Found Writer/Director…

Welcome back to SCADcast for season seven of On Creativity with Paula Wallace! With her feature directorial and writing debut, Maggie Gyllenhaal has reached new heights in an already remarkable career. Her film, “The Lost Daughter,” has received three Academy Award nominations and has been lauded for its rich and detailed character study. Gyllenhaal never avoids subjects that challenge or characters who make us think. Paula Wallace caught up with Gyllenhaal at the 24th SCAD Film Festival to talk about the making of “The Lost Daughter” and how Gyllenhaal has evolved as an artist.

For The Love Of Stories…

On today's final episode of the season, we hear from Clifton Collins Jr., recent winner of the Distinguished Performance Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. He is one of the industry's most celebrated chameleon character actors from across film and television and was an adored guest educator to SCAD students. In today's conversation, Paula Wallace and Collins explore his latest on-camera triumph in "Jockey," his preparation regimen, and familial connection to the early days of show business.