SCAD hosts virtual tour of ‘ Black Panther’ costumer’s work

You’ve seen her work dressing the residents of Wakanda in “Black Panther” the historical figures in “Selma,” and the characters in “Do the Right Thing,” and now you can get the stories behind her inspirations.

At noon Jan. 12, the assistant director of fashion exhibitions at the Savannah College of Art and Design will offer a virtual tour of Ruth E. Carter’s work, currently on display at the SCAD FASH Museum.

“Carter’s unparalleled ability to create fully realized, dimensional characters through her costumes has made her one of the most sought- after and renowned designers today,” SCAD wrote on its Facebook event site. “Known for her research and creativity, she has been honored with an Emmy Award, two Academy Award nominations, and the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film Black Panther. She is the first Black woman to receive this honor.”

The virtual tour of “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” will i nclude nearly 40 years of her career, including more than 60 costumes, sketches and collectible memorabilia.

“Carter’s costume designs enable actors to fully immerse themselves in the roles of their lifetimes, transforming Oprah Winfrey into voting rights activist Annie Lee Cooper, Denzel Washington into Malcolm X, and Chadwick Boseman into the King of Wakanda,” SCAD wrote on its website.

In addition to those costumes, the exhibition features “garments worn by luminaries such as Angela Bassett, Eddie Murphy, Lupita Nyong’o, Rosie Perez, and Forest Whitaker, demonstrating the varied work Carter brings to the screen,” SCAD wrote.

The Zoom event i s free, but registration is required. You can sign up here: http://bit.ly/SCADFASHVIRTUALTOUR. Learn more about the exhibit at scadfash.org.

COURTESY OF SCAD Costumes from John Singleton’s 2000 film “Shaft” ( left) and Keenan Ivory Wayans 1988 “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” designed by prolific Hollywood costume designer Ruth E. Carter.