Christopher Olszewski and the "Skins" project
So today in class we had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking with SCAD professor Mr. Chris Olszewski. Mr. O, as he allowed us to call him, is quite the intriguing individual, and not just because of his energetic personality and fast talking. Mr. O has quite the lineage, being half Polish and half Native American, that gives him a unique perspective on the world that is expressed through his artwork. The style of art that he displayed in the studio showing this evening showcases a social commentary in an abstract form.
Mr. O also included the class in his "SKINS" project, which showcased one of his cross country road trips. People from many different walks of life wrote, drew, or just expressed their feelings on social topics that effected our society today by writing them on a car covering. For our class, the general idea was based around the issues surrounding the events in Ferguson. The great thing this project is how inclusive it is, by getting everyone the think about how they truly feel about these events. It actually helped me to express one of my many fears regarding the incident.
Overall, I enjoyed seeing Mr. O's work and generally getting to speak with him.