More Than A Picture: Roger Williams Student Photographers Showcase The Power Of Visual Storytelling

Press release from Roger Williams University:

By Mikayla Larguinha '26

March 25, 2025

BRISTOL, R.I. – From documentary realism to bold experimental imagery, nearly 20 students from the Roger Williams University Visual Arts program are displaying their latest photography on exhibition at University Library.

The show, which opened on Feb. 26, features a diverse range of student work, each piece providing a unique perspective on storytelling through photography. Gallery opening night sparked conversations about technique, emotion, and the evolving role of photography as an art form. Exhibiting artists also shared their inspirations and creative processes, offering insight into their work, further drawing visitors into discussions about the power of visual storytelling and the ways in which photography captures moments beyond words.

“Photography is another way of communicating poetry,” said sophomore Marco Fraone, an Architecture student from Mansfield, Mass. and one of the featured artists. “Seeing people engage with the work and discuss the creative decisions behind it was a glimpse into what makes the Fine Arts program so special – an environment where we uplift one another and celebrate the truths we find in our works.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the creative vision of RWU’s emerging photographers on the first floor of the library through Aug. 27.

RWU Department of Visual Arts presents a photography exhibition at the University Library. The emerging photographers showcase runs through August 27, 2025.

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