Avanguardia
November 17, 2017 to March 11, 2018 Jepson CenterAvanguardia is an #art912 exhibition by Savannah-based artist Lisa D. Watson (American, b. 1967) that explores the encroachment of the constructed environment on the natural landscape.
Watson uses 95 percent reclaimed materials in her artmaking to keep her ecological footprint small. Her environmentally-conscious practice amplifies the exhibition’s primary concerns: that modern conveniences demanded by a growing human population can destroy indigenous wildlife and ecological habitats, and that humanity should strive to strike a balance between the vigor of a burgeoning city and the energy of its natural surroundings. Avanguardia is part of Telfair Museums’ #art912 initiative, a dedicated platform to showcase the work of Savannah artists.
This exhibition is organized by Telfair Museums and curated by Erin Dunn, Assistant Curator.
About #art912
#art912 is an initiative dedicated to raising the visibility and promoting the vitality of artists living and working in Savannah through exhibition opportunities, public programs, and outreach.