What makes an icon? Drawing inspiration from concurrent exhibition Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design, high school students were invited to create work exploring the visual themes of what makes a figure an icon. Students selected a personally meaningful iconic figure to explore through craft forms including but not limited to clay, metal, jewelry, furniture design, glass, textiles, weaving, basketry, fashion design, and craft-based mixed media. All student work on view has been made by hand, by high schoolers during the 2024/2025 school year.
A juried exhibition of local high school student work
"The high school students' artwork was impressive. Such depth and insight!" — Mingei Visitor
Preview this exhibition and learn more in our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects!
Here's what you'll find in Mingei's Digital Guide:
- Tips to plan your visit
- Maps of the Museum's Entry and Exhibitions Levels
- Amenity details for Shop Mingei, ARTIFACT at Mingei, and CRAFT CAFÉ
- A self-guided building tour of our space designed by LUCE et studio
- Exhibition showcases featuring deep-dives into collection objects, audio clips, and tours for an immersive experience
