11 a.m.
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia
Join Tessa Perutz and Gregory Sharp for a panel discussion presented as part of SCAD deFINE ART 2025. Perutz, who helms New York-based artist textiles company Massif Central, and Sharp, president and brand manager of Vera Neumann Inc. and custodian of The Vera Neumann Archive, will discuss diverse approaches to translating art into fashion, as demonstrated in the exhibition Vera & Friends: Artist Scarves by Vera Neumann and Massif Central.
Following this discussion, the panelists will lead a fun and stylish scarf-tying tutorial, guiding the audience through several creative techniques, from classic knots to trendy twists, that will take your scarfs from the shelf to the runways of life. Bring your own silk scarf or practice with one of a few provided.
Panelists
Tessa Perutz, founder of Massif Central
Gregory Sharp, president and brand manager of Vera Neumann Inc. and custodian of The Vera Neumann Archive
This event is free and open to the public and presented as part of SCAD deFINE ART 2025.
About the artists
Tessa Perutz (b. 1988, Chicago; lives and works in New York) received her B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has exhibited in various solo, two-person, and group exhibitions at museums and galleries internationally. In addition to her art practice, Perutz helms the New York-based company Massif Central, established in 2013, which produces silk and silk-blend scarves by contemporary artists. Interested in the trajectory of traditional French silk scarf-making, Massif Central is named after the region in France where the art form originated. Massif Central partners with a diverse group of artists to create a dynamic and distinct collection of high-end silk artworks, devoted to the pursuit of the individual artist’s vision. Each artist’s design is produced in an edition of 50, 100, 150, or 500 and executed in both classic and modern sizes with handsewn hems and hand-numbered labels. Massif Central’s mission continues to grow from an interest in blurring the lines between modern design, timeless fashion, and contemporary art-making methodologies.
As president and brand manager of Vera Neumann Inc., Gregory Sharp (b. Cohasset, Mass.) oversees all aspects of business strategy, product development, and marketing. With his deep appreciation for the diversity of cultures and passion for fostering meaningful connections, he is committed to preserving Neumann’s timeless vision and reclaiming her legacy, ensuring her philosophy of accessible creativity continues to inspire new generations. Previously as founder, president, and CEO of 2FA, Inc., Sharp led the innovation of cutting-edge two-factor authentication solutions that helped shape the future of cybersecurity. His entrepreneurial ventures have spanned technology, historic preservation, and design, channeling his drive and strategic mindset into building businesses, tackling complex challenges, and fostering invention across industries.