Kiki C Projects is proud to partner withThe Brooks School to present (in)visible ink, a uniquely educational exhibition by celebrated ceramic artist, activist, and educator Roberto Lugo. Known for his powerful fusion of classical ceramic forms with graffiti, portraiture, and hip-hop aesthetics, Lugo transforms clay into a language of cultural storytelling — one that reclaims beauty, ancestry, and history from the margins.

At its core, (in)visible ink examines how art records the unseen. Lugo’s vessels, murals, and sculptural works explore how stories—especially those of underrepresented communities—can be carved, painted, and glazed into permanence. Clay remembers. It carries fingerprints, time, and truth. Roberto makes those invisible stories visible..

This dynamic exhibition transforms the Brooks School campus into a hub of artistic dialogue and education. The show includes three hands-on workshops and an artist talk, inviting students and visitors to explore storytelling, identity, and the social power of craft.

Within the gallery, visitors will find a small library of reading materials and vinyl records curated to expand the exhibition’s narrative landscape — offering deeper context through literature, music, and history. They can also see the (th)inking wall: a wall of Lugo’s drawings, resources and inspirations, tacked up as a place of creativity.

A special merchandise collection created for the exhibition will be available on-site, featuring custom-designed hoodies and shirts, artist sketchbooks, decals, and pencils, each reflecting Lugo’s distinctive visual vocabulary and commitment to accessible art.

Brooks School students play vital roles in every layer of the project’s creation and communication.

The Brooks School is also using the exhibition as a teaching site, integrating Lugo’s work into its academic curriculum across multiple disciplines — including art, english, design, history, and world languages. Faculty and students alike are collaborating to explore how art functions as a catalyst for dialogue, empathy, and transformation.

“Hosting Roberto Lugo at Brooks School reflects our belief that education should be immersive and socially responsible,” says Babette Wheelden, Arts Department Chair. “This exhibition lets our students learn through creation, curation, and community —art not as a subject, but as a living practice.”