Lyndsay Rice I Art, BFA, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Lyndsay Rice, a talented artist and a dedicated educator, recently made a return to her alma mater as the juror of the Makers! 2023 Annual Juried and Sculpture Student Exhibition.
Lyndsay Rice’s Journey in Jewelry and Metals at UWM’s Peck School of the Arts
Lyndsay Rice’s journey in jewelry and metals began during her time as an undergraduate student at UWM, where she was drawn to the dynamic and urban environment of Milwaukee and the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program at Peck School of the Arts due to its focus on wearable art. After graduating with her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing at UWM in 2006, Rice expanded her knowledge and expertise by working as a goldsmith in New York City, at a jewelry gallery in Chicago, and through various teaching opportunities. Her passion for the craft led her to pursue a graduate degree from the University of Oregon, which she completed in 2012.
Rice’s work is a vibrant reflection of her passion for exploring the ways in which accessories can accentuate the body and convey new forms of communication. With a focus on ornamentation, structure, texture, and color, Rice creates pieces that are both signifiers and ornaments, exploring the intersections of art and visual communication. Beyond her own artistic pursuits, Rice is committed to fostering a strong community within the jewelry and metalsmithing field; during her time at UWM, she co-founded Object, a student organization for jewelry and metalsmithing.
Returning to UWM to jury the exhibition was a deeply meaningful experience for Rice, as she had once been a student of the department head, Yevgeniya Kaganovich. Rice felt honored to have the opportunity to support and encourage emerging artists, and she remains grateful to UWM’s faculty for inspiring and shaping the talents of the school’s students and alumni. Through her dedication to her craft and commitment to fostering a supportive community in the jewelry and metals field, Lyndsay Rice embodies what makes UWM’s Peck School of the Arts community so vibrant and inspiring to artists.