Georgina Gift




the
ARTIST'S
SALON





Artist Statement
Georgina Gift Osodo is an interdisciplinary designer with a focus on interior architecture and the interaction of the human experience in designed spaces. Her design methodology begins from an abstract state and is further developed through in-depth research and continuous massaging of ideas. She draws powerfully from nature as a creative asset to push for the continued integration of the natural world into the built environments we experience. The core of her designs stems from an appreciation for all aspects of human living which leads to further exploration of ways to better the human experience. Drawing from her Kenyan heritage, there is an overflow of attention given to the details within her designs and a playfulness as it pertains to materiality and composition. 
A spatial exploration of the innate Black artistry showcased through hair. 
  • The ARTIST’S SALON offers a physical hub for collaborative art-making, exploration of art media, exhibition, and archiving of works created by Black creatives for the Black community as a whole. The space is a physical manifestation for Black artists to not only explore their relationship with hair, their art, and their own Black experiences but also for continuous collective learning from other artists and members of the community. The spatial design is supported by my photo essay, A Salon Mirror that introduces one into an ethereal space; an invitation to observe hair play, and explore ideas of holding.



Interior Architecture
May 2024

Exit is a space of celebration as we explore what happens when Seattle’s creative landscape meets the senior design minds at Cornish College of the Arts; illustrating paths that can disrupt, redefine, and elevate the environments we inhabit.
Index
Animation
Design
Game Art
Illustration
Interior Architecture
User Experience
9th Ave GalleryApril 26–May 6
Public OpeningFriday, April 26
5–8pm

Designed by Brock Barajas, Damon Cottle, Paul Derieux Chagnard, May Dinh, Franklin Falkowski-Sorensen, Maggie Mann, Sam Morris and Carrie Wang.