Jewelry Speaks: The Voice of the Jill Wine-Banks Pin Collection
October 24 – December 2
| Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|
| October 24–December 2, 2024 Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Reception: Thursday, October 24 from 7–9 p.m. | Special Collections and Conference Center, Golda Meir Library, 4th Floor |
Jill Wine-Banks is a distinguished attorney, former Watergate prosecutor, General Counsel for the Army during the Carter Administration, MSNBC Legal Analyst, podcast host, and a specific kind of jewelry collector. Jill uses the pin as a messaging device to convey ideas, make statements, and construct narratives. This is an exhibition and archiving project featuring pins mined from her personal collection accumulated over a lifetime of work in the political and legal landscape in the US.
Exhibition | October 24–December 2
The exhibition also features emerging and established artists and jewelers, UWM Jewelry & Metalsmithing students who have created artwork that acts as messaging devices and inspired by items from the Special Collections. Curated by Erica Meier with Ana Hansa-Ogren and Max Yela. Hosted by the Peck School of the Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Area in the Department of Art & Design and the UWM Library Special Collections.
Come see how jewelry can make a statement and how this American icon interprets meaningful symbols and demonstrates the power of jewelry through her vast collection of pins.
Opening Reception | Thursday, October 24 from 7-9 p.m.
Featuring Jill Wine-Banks, along with remarks from the curator and featured artists.