Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) has debuted new artwork on display in the Union Hills campus’ KSC building, showcasing the creativity of long-time photography faculty member George “Kip” Sudduth. For more than a decade, Sudduth has filled the KSC walls with his photography and digital art, rotating pieces each semester to keep the collection fresh and engaging for students, staff, and visitors.
The exhibition reflects Sudduth’s commitment to exploring a wide range of styles and techniques, an approach he also brings into the classroom. “I’m always experimenting with new ways to capture and reinterpret the world around me,” Sudduth said. “Every new technique is an opportunity to challenge myself and to show students how photography continues to evolve.”
This semester’s highlights include:
- Leaves, inspired by 19th-century artist and inventor William Henry Fox Talbot, which reimagines the historic calotype process (paper negative)
- Ladies of the Unicorn, an abstract painting-photograph hybrid based on a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci and a recreation in watercolor by Sudduth
- Looking at Petroglyphs, based on a painting by Salvadore Dali
Each piece invites viewers to experience photography through different artistic lenses while showcasing the diversity of methods students can explore in PVCC’s digital photography classes.
Sudduth has been inspiring PVCC students since 2013, bringing decades of global travel, artistic exploration, and teaching experience to the community. Beginning his teaching career in 1975, he has offered courses in illustration, graphic design, painting, photography, and art history. No matter the medium, Sudduth emphasizes the principles of art and design, helping students connect the history of art to their own creative practice.
Visitors are encouraged to stop by the KSC building to view the latest collection and see firsthand the innovation and artistry that continues to shape PVCC’s photography program. To learn more about PVCC’s Fine Arts, visit the website.