Pulling on the Thread

 She also holds an MFA in Painting from Pratt University and a PhD in Curriculum Instructions in Art & Design Education from Arizona State University. In addition to her own visual art career, she also runs Art Studio Kuwait which offers community art classes to all ages and experience levels. Jawaher is also the 2022 recipient of the Art and Design Educator Award from the RISD Alumni Association....

He received a bachelor's degree from Vietnam University of Fine Arts and came to RISD as a Fulbright Scholar where he studied Painting and received a concentration in Theory and History of Art and Design. His work is a visual mashup of cultural and historical references and often utilized gradients and patterns. Xuân-Lam recently completed a three window installation at the new Hermes store in Han...

Now based in Massachusetts, she’s a cofounder of Likemind Design and a muralist. She also founded Lucky Knot Arts, a nonprofit centering Asian Americans through creative arts programming.  Lucky Knot Arts webage and   Instagram See more of Amanda's work on her webpage and Instagram   Likemind Design    Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

She is now based in Mumbai and Delhi and works at the India Art Fair to connect new collectors to emerging artists. Yukti has been working with RISD on its Strategic Planning process.  See more of Yukti's work on her webpage and Instagram . RISD Strategic Planning  “ten days (give or take) v.1” at the RISD Museum  Continuum: Life After the BRDD    You might have noticed the podcast has a new look....

Based in Providence, Shellf Life recycles mussels, oysters and other shells to create a unique building material for furniture, home goods and more. Shellf Life works with local restaurants and marine industries to reduce waste and create opportunity.   Shellf Life Instagram Terra Carta Award  Felicia's Instagram page and LinkedIn   Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

/’gīdens/ (pronounced guidance) is a new platform using AI to help small business owners with administrative tasks. An Industrial Design graduate from 2005, Vincent is also the Chair of the RISD Black Alumni affinity group which connects students and alumni on campus and beyond.   /’gīdens/ (pronounced guidance) business website Vincent’s Instagram Vincent’s website Pulling on the Thread RISD Alum...

DEGEN incorporates artisanal knitted apparel, accessories, patterns, and an online knitting community KNIT CLUB. A Textiles graduate from 2010, Degen also opened a new brick and mortar yarn store and community space called in Providence this year. KNIT CLUB's website DEGEN’s Instagram DEGEN’s website Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

He is the current Visiting Assistant Professor and AICAD Fellow at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and received a RISD x Hyundai Summer Research Fellowship in 2021.    Miguel’s website    Miguel’s Instagram   Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

The self-published book features illustrations of birds observed on walks and bike rides in the state. JooHee worked with fellow alumna, Marie Otsuka MFA 18 GD, on the design and layout of the book.  JooHee’s website    100 Birds    Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

The Tyre Collective is a London based clean tech organization which examines how the tiny particles released by tires are impacting our environment. Hanson is also the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Leader Award from the RISD Alumni Association. He graduated from RISD with a BFA in Architecture in 2016. The Tyre Collective Hanson’s website 2024 Emerging Leader Award article Pulling on the Thread R...

Jo's work has been featured in The New Yorker and New York Times, including a series that recreated portraits of college classmates taken at their 15 year reunion. We talked about Jo’s new website, Middle Age Mixtape, that will house all of her works in one place.  Middle Age Mixtape Jo’s website Jo on Instagram Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

Season 4 will feature interviews with Jo Sittenfeld MFA 08 PH, Hanson Cheng BArch 16, Miguel Lastra MFA 22 CR, JooHee Yoon 11 IL, Lindsay Degen 10 TX, and Vincent Brathwaite 05 ID.  Supported by the RISD Alumni Association.   Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

Huma mentioned her exhibition with the painter Michael Williams at David Kordasky in LA. The installation is a wonderful balance between the paintings and sculptural works.   Shahzia has just finished a massive project called Havah…to breathe, air, life , in Madison Square Park and the nearby Courthouse of the Appellate Division, First Department of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The...

Ryan and Colin are both graduates of the Film Animation and Video department and talked about the inherently collaborative nature of film and television.   In the Cards at the Tribeca Film Festival  Colin on Instagram   Running Man , Ryan’s post-production company  Ryan on Instagram   Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

Wayne’s Instagram page  Wayne’s Facebook page  A list of Wayne’s work at Marvel   See Wayne in person at the 3 Rivers Comic Con June 4 & 5, 2022 Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

The Wedding Cake House operates as a bed and breakfast and artist's residency. The house is full of custom wallpaper, tile installations and contemporary works on paper.  Read more about the house here . See Pippi's work here. The Wedding Cake House's Instagram where you can see renovations to the space as well as artists-in-residence. Learn more about The Dirt Palace. Click here to book a stay at...

His painting, The Wanderer, was acquired by the RISD Museum in 2017.  Seaberry works as the co-director of the US Department of Arts and Culture, a nonprofit grassroots organization that fosters  a culture of empathy and equity through the arts.    Jordan's website Instagram The Wanderer at the RISD Museum   US Department of Arts and Culture on Instagram   We mentioned affinity groups on this epis...

The two have collaborated on a new series of prints and talked about the process of transforming drawings and ideas into layered silkscreen prints.    See more of Jazzmen’s work below     https://www.jazzmenleejohnson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jazzleejohnson/   See more of Henry’s work below    http://www.henryfeltonbrown.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hankattak/   Salad Editions https://sala...

Her previous books , Florentine: The True Cuisine of Florence (2016), Acquacotta (2017), Tortellini at Midnight (2019) and Torta della Nonna (2021) all highlight regional cuisines of Italy where she settled after studying art conservation.  Emiko’s website has more information about her cookbooks, her blog and some recipes to try out. Her Instagram page is full of fabulous food photos too!  Order...

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The directory launched earlier this year and highlights artists, historical movements captured in print and a contemporary listing of designers currently practicing. The Gráfica Latina website is beautiful and well worth a look!  This is the end of our second season and we want to hear from you! Click here for a short survey   — your feedback will help us shape the upcoming episodes of our show. A...

We talked about Jeff’s journey from RISD to his current role including how he oversees and guides a team of creatives from idea inception to finished product. Here’s a link to the Light Rods collection from West Elm See the REI x West Elm collaboration here @westelm Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram

We talked about Lucia’s long running project, Plantón Móvil, a walking parade of plants that ends in the creation of a living greenspace. We also discussed  Desbosque: desenterrando señales, a project using real time deforestation data and Unearthing Futures which sent potato seeds into space.   More of Lucia's work here on her website. Plantón Móvil's homepage. More about Unearthing Futures , Luc...

Yelista received the Emerging Leader Award earlier this year, which recognizes alumni who graduated within the past 10 years, who have made significant achievements and contributions to their profession and/or community, think boldly, mindfully and creatively, and have helped to create new fields of study or contributed to fundamental change in their area of practice.   https://healthyrootsdolls.c...

She has a been a staple at the RISD Craft sales since participating in them as a student.  Find more information about the new spring sale at risdcraft.com.    More of Priya’s work below.  https://www.himatsingkacollection.com/ https://www.instagram.com/himatsingkajewelry/ http://phfactorstore.com/ Pulling on the Thread RISD Alumni on Instagram