Launched in Winter 2023, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s semester-based Artist-in-Residence student position takes a creative and innovative perspective from our community and incorporates it into our DEI work.
Below are the works by the Fall 2023 Artist-in-Residence, U-M STAMPS undergraduate student Rin Sharpe.
“When it came to creating a graphic for National Hispanic Heritage Month, I honestly was at a bit of a loss on how I wanted to go about it. Given that Hispanic culture encompasses many countries and places of origin, it was really hard to narrow down what and how I wanted to illustrate for the celebration. I ended up creating an illustration that had a focus on family, food, and the many generations that can fit within a family. “
— Rin Sharpe
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’25
“When it came to creating a graphic for the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah, I wanted to incorporate every tradition and symbol that surrounds the holiday such as the shofar. I ended up narrowing my focus towards the holiday’s emphasis of a ‘Sweet New Year’ and the tradition of eating apples and honey.”
— Rin Sharpe
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’25
Below are the works by the Winter 2023 artist, U-M STAMPS undergraduate student Grace Benjamin.
“Disability Pride month provides an opportunity to shed light on the unique experiences of individuals with disabilities. With this graphic, I aim to inspire empathy, foster understanding, and promote inclusivity.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
“This graphic is a visual tribute to the vibrant, diverse, and resilient LGBTQ+ community. Through this illustration, I hope to show that we can create a more compassionate world for us all through inclusion and embracing diversity.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
“This graphic was created to celebrate the rich history and culture of Jewish Americans.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
“Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, highlighting their unique histories and contributions to American society.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
“Through color and imagery, I aim to convey the complexity and diversity of the autism spectrum. With this piece, I hope to bring awareness to the unique and varied experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
“My illustration for Eid al-Fitr celebrates the joy and beauty of this important holiday in the Islamic faith. Through the use of light and symbolism, I aim to capture the sense of festivity and celebration that characterizes Eid al-Fitr.”
— Grace Benjamin
ODEI Artist-in-Residence
Stamps School of Art and Design ’23
