Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward – 2025
Silver and ebony teapot by Alfred D. Ward, Photography by Alexis Lorraine Howard
Corresponding to an echo as it travels (teapot II), silver and purple heart, by Kaminer Haislip, Photography by Alexis Lorraine Howard
Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward
October 13 – November 15, 2025
Winthrop University
Rutledge Gallery & Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
Reception: November 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Featuring work from select alumni and previous students of Alf Ward.
Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/galleries/index.aspx
133 McLaurin Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Kaminer Haislip and Alfred D. Ward at University of London Sir John Cass Silversmithing Studio in 2004
It truly is an honor to be invited to exhibit in Winthrop University’s exhibition Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward. This special exhibition will be on display from October 13 – November 15, 2025 in the Rutledge Gallery & Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery.
I studied under Alf at Winthrop for both my BFA in Jewelry and Metals and MFA in Silversmithing and Design. Alf was an internationally acclaimed British silversmith from London and I was extremely fortunate to have learned my skills from him. He had an immense impact on my life and put me on the path to where I am now.
Platinum Brooch by Alfred D. Ward
A select group of alumni that studied under Alf have been invited to participate and show artworks that relate to Alf for this commemorative exhibition. My artworks include a silver teapot (pictured above), coffeepot, cream and sugar set, and Rialto Pendant Large (pictured below).
Rialto Pendant Large by Kaminer Haislip
A catalogue about the exhibition is being published by Winthrop University Galleries and will be available for purchase through them.
I will be in attendance at the reception on Thursday, November 13 from 5:30pm-7pm and I hope to see you there!