On Creativity with Paula Wallace

Riding Into The New Year...

In 2020 we learned just how much we could accomplish without needing to put on a jacket and leave the house. Home became the office, gym, hangout, you name it—and for those working out at home, the Peloton designed by Villency Design Group became the optimal machine. Under Eric Villency's leadership, his namesake design group has grown to define 21st-century user-friendly ergonomics and style. Paula Wallace reunited with Villency during a virtual visit before a live audience of SCAD students. The two discuss Villency's future thinking expertise, how his business continues to evolve, and the impact of 2020. You'll also hear from SCAD industrial design senior Ani Asanga during the student Q&A.

The Responsibility Of Creativity...

The lines of a Bibhu Mohapatra gown exude elegance and centuries of craftsmanship through the skilled hands of global artisans. For Mohapatra's upcoming spring collection, he's continuing his evening wear tradition and responding to client calls for luxury fashion for home events and smaller, more intimate gatherings. He's always kept his clientele close to his heart, and their loyalty has been earned through his years of dedication, humility, and expert eye. Mohapatra blends the east and the west with vibrant color schemes, traditional materials, and chic tailoring, and his international appeal is a firm testament to his global view. As a close friend to SCAD and brother to a SCAD alumnus, Mohapatra's been a considerate mentor to SCAD fashion students across our campuses. Today's interview comes from 2018 when Paula Wallace invited Mohapatra to spend a week with students studying at SCAD Lacoste in Southern France where the two took a moment to catch up on the SCAD student experience, the growth of Mohapatra's brand, and his strong sense of culture.

The Gift Of Art...

SCAD alumna Monica Cook serves as an inspiration to fine artists studying across SCAD disciplines. Her consummate work ethic, creative integrity, and endless exploration are living proof of the fine artist's relevancy in the 21st century. Examples of her work grace the walls of the SCAD permanent collection, galleries, and private collections across the globe. Cook's scientific eye and love for experimentation results in truly singular and visceral creations. SCAD is proud to represent her work, and the work of hundreds of alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, through SCAD Art Sales and ShopSCAD. Both galleries allow private collectors the rewarding opportunity to support some of the most inventive artists creating today. In today's conversation, Paula Wallace reunites with Cook to observe the complexity of her latest work and celebrate all the ways Cook defines "SCAD hustle."

The Artist In The Castle...

During the 2019 SCAD Savannah Commencement, the usual anticipation and celebration were heightened tenfold when one surprise guest entered from stage right, Jeremy Irons. In his incisive remarks, Irons encouraged the graduates to carry on the bold experimentation and curiosity go their university years, to create with full hearts, and never to forget their fellow artists. In 2020, Irons returned via Guests and Gusto to visit with Paula Wallace and SCAD students once more. Since his first visit, Irons garnered an Emmy nomination for his role in HBO's "Watchmen" and is starring alongside Diane Keaton in the soon to be released "Love, Weddings & Other Disasters." Throughout his life and career, Irons has remained a tactile artist and a steward for his many passions from gardening, to horses, to architecture. In today's episode, Paula Wallace catches up with Irons as the two explore his prowess on stage and screen, his triumphant restoration of Kilcoe Castle in Ireland, and his keen advice to students.

A Giant Leap In Animation...

At the 2020 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, animation legend and friend of SCAD, Glen Keane, received a much deserved Lifetime Achievement in Animation award. The Oscar-winner and veteran artist is responsible for some of the most iconic cells of animation ever put on screen, from his decades at Disney to his independent career. In his newest film, Over the Moon, Keane collaborated with a team of Chinese artists to bring a traditional legend to vibrant life, and the film fast hit number one on the Netflix charts. Animation is SCAD's most popular degree program, and the outpour of excitement from students, faculty, and staff further exemplified Keane's rockstar status as an animation hero. Paula Wallace reconnected with Keane to discuss his latest triumph, his ability to harness inspiration from the world, and how animation continues to capture our hearts.

Masters of Cut...

Carla Sozzani's wealth of knowledge envelopes the highest reaches of 20th-century fashion. As a fashion editor, journalist, historian, and president of Association Azzedine Alaïa she's curated the culture of clothing on an international scale. Her cultural shopping center and gallery venture, 10 Corso Como, has grown from one location in Milan to six awe-inspiring centers stretching from New York to Seoul. Sozzani came to SCAD as an honored guest for the opening of the "Masters of Cut" exhibition at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film. The collection features the seminal works of couture and tailoring giants Gilbert Adrian and Azzedine Alaïa, two artists Sozzani understands intimately. Sozzani sat with Paula Wallace during the exhibition's opening to explore the artistry of Adrian and Alaïa, celebrate their legacies, and muse on the future of fashion and fashion journalism.

A Constellation of Stars...

The 23rd SCAD Savannah Film Festival is halfway elapsed, but the excitement and anticipation are still at an eleven. This year's entirely digital experience gives everyone the best seat in the house for every screening, panel, and in-conversation. We wanted to bring an exclusive piece of the festival directly to you with today's SCADcast double feature conversations with Millie Bobby Brown and Sienna Miller. In Millie Bobby Brown's latest film, 'Enola Holmes,' she takes on Victorian London as a timeless heroine with irresistible intelligence and wit. Brown carries a similar strength in her day-to-day life as a young woman concerned with the integrity of her art and the well-being of our planet as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She's our 2020 Maverick Award Honoree, and her astonishing career is just at its beginning. Following her 2019 Outstanding Achievement in Cinema award, Sienna Miller returns to the festival with her latest film, 'Wander Darkly.' Miller's pursuit of challenging and dynamic roles has solidified her as one of the finest dramatic actors of stage and screen. SCAD is honored to have her as a mentor and distinguished guest two years in a row. So sit back, and hear from three women changing the modern artistic landscape: Paula Wallace, Millie Bobby Brown, and Sienna Miller.

The Art of Captivation...

For many industries, 2020 was the catalyst for ingenuity, and pivoting became a most valuable asset. Today's special guest, Derek Blasberg, is a master of innovation and embracing change. He holds several titles, but in his position as Head of Fashion and Beauty Partnerships at YouTube, Blasberg facilitated a dramatic shift to bring the latest fashion and beauty directly to people's homes, laptops, and cell phones in real-time. His tremendous efforts helped elevate YouTube to an international window that creates instantaneous connections. His up to the minute work extends to the Gagosian Gallery and showcasing fine art in a virtual setting. Blasberg proves time and time again that an old school industry can be on the cutting edge without sacrificing its essential anatomy and charm. Blasberg joined Wallace in a virtual conversation before an audience of SCAD students and community members as part of SCAD's ongoing Guests and Gusto program. The two explore the differences between social media platforms, how a channel can set itself up for success, and how the current fashion and beauty trajectories will continue in the near future.

Never Far From The Hive…

On the final episode of our third season, we bring you a SCAD painting alumnus whose work adorns the halls of iconic American structures. José Parlá is a painter and filmmaker who represents the highest qualities of a SCAD education. He is inquisitive beyond compare, experimental, and fearlessly creative. In a visit to New York City, you can see his iconic mural “ONE: Union of the Senses” in the extraordinary lobby of One World Trade Center. His latest exhibition, “It’s Yours,” just reopened and is currently on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. As we welcome a new class of first-year students to SCAD, it’s beautiful to remind yourself where these students can go and what they can achieve. In this episode, Parlá returns to the hive to sit with Paula Wallace, and the two celebrate his journey, his mentorship for current students, and where he’d like his career to go.

The Winning Hue Is Classic Too…

When the Pantone Color Institute reveals its color of the year, accent walls everywhere transform, closets get refreshed, and the award-winning shade gets its year in the sun. As Pantone’s Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman leads this process and is the go-to voice on color theory in the world. The 2020 hue, classic blue, was chosen for its power to instill calm and confidence reminiscent of the sky at night. It’s a refreshing reminder of the power color has on our daily lives and motivates us to surround ourselves with shades we connect with. Join Paula Wallace as she talks with Eiseman about classic blue, Pantone’s journey, and Eiseman’s inquisitive eye for the world around her.