Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution

We are pleased to announce Serena Perrone's inclusion in Georgia Women to Watch 2026 at Atlanta Contemporary in Georgia through May 17, 2026.

Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution celebrates the book as an artistic medium, showcasing five innovative Georgia artists who are redefining what books can be. Curated by Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, this exhibition explores how contemporary women artists are pushing the boundaries of book-based art practices.

In an era of renewed interest in materiality and narrative, the artist's book has emerged as a powerful format for experimentation, protest, and memory—often resisting commercial and conventional publishing norms. The artists featured in this exhibition engage with the rich history of bookmaking while exploring the vast structural, conceptual, and political possibilities of the form.

The Women to Watch exhibition series is a collaboration between Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) and the Georgia Committee of NMWA.

Images: Kim Link Photography

Featured Artists

Eliza Bentz (Savannah, GA) 

Hannah Israel (Columbus, GA)

Cynthia Lollis (Decatur, GA)

Serena Perrone (Atlanta, GA)

Eileen Wallace (Athens, GA)

These talented artists engage with the rich and intricate history of bookmaking while also exploring the vast possibilities of the form—structurally, conceptually, and politically. It is a privilege to witness such innovative practices that embody resilience, experimentation, and the transformative power of storytelling in its many varied expressions. — Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Consulting Curator