Roots & Resilience Exhibition
Year
2025
Timeline
4 Months
Client
Ringling College Galleries & Exhibitions
Roots and Resilience is an exhibition that foregrounds the contributions of African American artists as vital agents of cultural preservation, resistance, and transformation. The exhibition examines how creative expression becomes a powerful vehicle for storytelling, activism, and envisioning new futures.
Scope of Work
Creative Direction & Strategy
The Challenge
The primary challenge was to create a visual framework that effectively foregrounds the contributions of African American artists as vital agents of cultural preservation and resistance. The exhibition required a design system that could balance complex themes into a cohesive and impactful visitor experience within the Ringling College Galleries & Exhibitions.
The Design Solution
The solution establishes a distinct visual language that mirrors the strength and transformation inherent in the artists' work. By developing a curated narrative and a unified brand identity, the design frames the exhibition as a powerful vehicle for cultural dialogue, ensuring the artists’ voices are resonant and the message of resilience is felt throughout the physical and printed experience.
The Artist Cards
These cards serve as a focused medium to honor the individual narratives and unique contributions of each featured artist, with a collage of their most iconic pieces of work.
Course: Exhibition Design & Management
Instructor: Tim Jaeger
Project Manager: Lilli Jones
Curatorial:
Lindelwa Ntshakala (lead)
Olivia Lin
Amalie Knight-Sheen
Creative:
Zeta Bengoechea (lead)
Luka Zukhubaia (lead)
Olga Nerciu
Rae DeLeon
Marketing:
Juan Davila (lead)
Milan Augustine
Events:
Angelena Vargas (lead)
Ruby Jo Hatlevig
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