#Risd michael fink series#

An adjacent display of work by Winnie Wang MFA 23 JM speaks to the tenacious MeToo movement in China, where activists advanced the discourse despite government attempts to silence them.

#Risd michael fink series#

The largest gallery presents work by seniors and graduate students, beginning with a series of “anti-badges” by Chinese student Valerie Ho MFA 23 JM critiquing overzealous police response to nonviolent protesters in Hong Kong. “At this point, students are making good progress toward seamlessly combining skills and toolkits,” says Steepy. Moving into the junior gallery, we see casting, chasing, repoussé and enameling techniques as well as a smattering of digital design. Striking pendants by juniors Louise Jaeger 23 JM and Serene Lin 23 JM Moon Amulet (brass, mother of pearl) by sophomore William Ricci 23 JM. A particularly illuminating series of pendants shows student approaches to transforming stock tube materials into one-of-a-kind pieces.

Work in the gallery devoted to sophomore students is arranged by assignment, allowing viewers to compare the wide range of responses to studio prompts supporting metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, piercing, filing and folding. Top to bottom: pendants by sophomores transforming stock tube materials a romantic gesture in tableware by sophomore Anne Irving 24 JM and Sipper and Nibbler (silver, copper) by sophomore Gray Deckers 24 JM. “Considering how one’s work is presented is something we emphasize in the program.”

“It’s an educational moment for the students as well,” Steepy notes. Steepy and Graduate Program Director Timothy Veske-McMahon designed the clever wooden pegboard system that unifies the displays throughout the show and creates a less formal atmosphere than traditional glass vitrines.