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A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 20, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Event Sponsors: School of Visual Arts

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Other Dates: Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 May 1 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

Dancing on Strings explores rhythm as a visual language of identity. Rooted in his Ghanaian heritage and shaped by his experience as an immigrant, Botchway translates patterns of sound, memory, and movement into ceramic form. Through sgraffito, he carves layered surfaces to reveal intricate, rhythmic markings inspired by Akan symbolism and textile traditions. Though silent, the works function like visual scores—inviting viewers to “hear” through looking and to trace rhythm through the body. The exhibition reflects on the gap between visibility and understanding: what it means to be seen, yet not fully known. Botchway’s work positions rhythm as both a cultural inheritance and a tool for navigating and reshaping identity across spaces.

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20

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 20, 2026 from 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

21

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 21, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

22

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 22, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

23

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 23, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

24

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 24, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

27

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 27, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

28

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 28, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

29

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 29, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

Apr

30

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: April 30, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.

May

01

Dancing on Strings MFA Thesis Exhibition

Date & Time: May 01, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required

A clean, modern exhibition poster with a light gray background and bold blue typography. At the top, the artist’s name, “Robert Botchway,” appears in spaced-out black letters. Below it, large blue text reads “DANCING,” with “on strings” written in a flowing script overlapping the word., A blue banner across the middle reads “MFA THESIS EXHIBITION.” Beneath it is a centered image of a colorful sculptural artwork featuring abstract, organic shapes in bright blue, orange, yellow, and green, with circular openings and intricate patterns., At the bottom, event details are listed: an opening reception and artist talk on Monday, April 20th from 5:30–7:30. To the right, the exhibition dates read April 20th to May 8th, 2026 at Zoller Gallery. An Instagram handle “@ceratreyy” appears in the lower corner.