![]() Shahzia Sikander | graduate hooding speaker His works ask how we may reposition ourselves to recognize societal issues such as global warming, racism and gun violence, come together on a global scale, instigate change and-ultimately-heal. Cave encourages a profound and compassionate analysis of violence and its effects as the path towards an ultimate metamorphosis. From dismembered body parts stem delicate metal flowers, affirming the potential for new growth. ![]() His work reminds us that while there may be despair, there remains space for hope and renewal. Throughout his practice, Cave has created spaces of memorial by combining found historical objects with contemporary dialogues on gun violence, death and catastrophic loss. His much-lauded Soundsuits, sculptural forms based on the scale of his body, were created in response to the police beating of Rodney King in 1991 and serve as a visual embodiment of both brutality and empowerment. Miller Collection at Stanford University.Īrtist/educator Nick Cave works in a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, installation, video, sound and performance. Her essays appear in PRINT and Communication Arts, and her D&I-related professional research is archived in the Cheryl D. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from Maryland Institute College of Art, an MS in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, an MDiv from Union Theological Seminary and an honorary degree in Humane Letters from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Vermont College of Fine Arts and the President’s Global Advisory Board of Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2021 she was an AIGA Medalist “Expanding Access,” a Cooper Hewitt “Design Visionary” awardee and an Honorary IBM Design Scholar. Doty fellow) and adjunct professor at Howard University. Miller Design, Inc., she currently serves as distinguished senior lecturer in design at the University of Texas–Austin (where she was the 2021 E.W. A nationally recognized advocate for equity and inclusion in graphic design and founder of the NYC social impact design firm Cheryl D. Miller aims to end the marginalization of BIPOC designers through her civil rights activism, industry exposé trade writing, rigorous research and archival vision. Graphic designer, educator and author Cheryl D. Miller | honorary degree recipient and keynote speaker Updates and event details available at /reunions.Ĭheryl D. The RISD alumni community came together to celebrate its accomplishments and welcome its newest members, the Class of 2022. In addition, artist Shahzia Sikander MFA 95 PT/PR delivered the keynote address at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony on Friday, June 3.įor the first time, Reunion Weekend was held in conjunction with Commencement Weekend. Members of the Class of 2020 were honored in person and Brian Selznick 88 IL delivered the Class of 2020 address. Artist and educator Nick Cave also accepted an honorary degree at the ceremony. Miller accepted an honorary degree and delivered the keynote address. RISD presented two honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees to visionaries in contemporary culture. For more information on RISD’s 2022 Commencement and to view the ceremony, visit. Commencement 2022 took place at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in downtown Providence and was followed by a reception at Market Square to toast the Class of 2022. PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, June 4, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) awarded degrees to 413 undergraduate and 238 graduate students at its 139th Commencement ceremony. Miller and artist Nick Cave received honorary degrees
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