BackYard Fest: Highlighting Sub-Cultural Music and Art of the Carolinas
Session Title
Design Expo 2
Faculty Mentor
Jason Tselentis, M.F.A.
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Design
Abstract
Subcultures are a driving force of innovation and change throughout the arts. Whether it was rebellious post-impressionist or radical punks, communities pushing against the grain continuously create fantastic, meaningful art. For the past few decades, counter culture has been associated with a handful of specific hubs that drive this change: New York, California, Seattle, among others. Scenes from these locations have routinely shaped the cultural landscape. However, these locations do not hold all the power. Scenes are built and maintained on a local level. Fantastic art and music comes from strong local scenes that push their artists upwards. This sort of interaction between community and art is not limited to the aforementioned cultural hubs. It happens in our very own backyard. Our region is filled with wonderful, cutting edge artists and people who support them. It is important to fully recognize all these talented creators and give them a place to show off their art for the community to see. The primary purpose of this project is to design a system and event that helps to showcase and promote local artists on their rise to national acclaim.
Course Assignment
VCOM 486 and VCOM 487 – Tselentis
Previously Presented/Performed?
Winthrop University Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, Rock Hill, SC, April 2023.
Type of Presentation
Oral presentation
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
BackYard Fest: Highlighting Sub-Cultural Music and Art of the Carolinas
Subcultures are a driving force of innovation and change throughout the arts. Whether it was rebellious post-impressionist or radical punks, communities pushing against the grain continuously create fantastic, meaningful art. For the past few decades, counter culture has been associated with a handful of specific hubs that drive this change: New York, California, Seattle, among others. Scenes from these locations have routinely shaped the cultural landscape. However, these locations do not hold all the power. Scenes are built and maintained on a local level. Fantastic art and music comes from strong local scenes that push their artists upwards. This sort of interaction between community and art is not limited to the aforementioned cultural hubs. It happens in our very own backyard. Our region is filled with wonderful, cutting edge artists and people who support them. It is important to fully recognize all these talented creators and give them a place to show off their art for the community to see. The primary purpose of this project is to design a system and event that helps to showcase and promote local artists on their rise to national acclaim.
