Gallery with a graphic shown on the wall and other art around the room

The Graphic Eye: South Carolina and the Intersection of Art and Design

Past Exhibition

Sept. 5, 2020 - Jan. 2, 2022

What is the difference between art and design? When can art also be design? This exhibition addressed these questions and showcased South Carolina art with a graphic sensibility, both “fine” and commercial. From mass-produced media of the late 19th century to the concert posters of today, the exhibition explored South Carolina’s strong and diverse connection to the graphic arts. Included in the show were Jasper Johns’ prints, Shepard Fairey’s political posters, commercial art and advertisements from the 1950s and 60s, and work by artists such as Sallie Frost Knerr, Anna Heyward Taylor, and Leo Twiggs.