Former students, family and friends gathered at Sacramento State in memory of Daniel Frye, an art professor whose legacy lives on through his work and his students.

The “Moments of Impact” memoriam was held Nov. 6 at the Robert Else gallery in Kadema Hall.

Kimberly Thompson, a former student of Frye, assisted with coordinating the memorial gallery.

Thompson took three classes with Frye 10 years ago and said he always created a warm and welcoming environment for his students.

Outside the gallery, food was set up and as it began to get dark, white candles were lit. As people entered the gallery, they were able to walk around and view the various creations.

The gallery was set up showcasing his students’ work in the front and toward the back they were able to view Frye’s work.

Each of the jewelry pieces were made out of brass, silver and copper. Each of Frye’s students showcased intriguing pieces, one in particular was a statement necklace made by former student Marilyn Koch. The words on the necklace read, “learn the rules well so you can break them properly.”

The pieces created by Frye were unique as well. Some of his featured creations dated back to 1979, including “Butterfly Mode III,” which was a small butterfly piece made of brass and enamel.

Along the back wall were “Spirit” jars displayed, each with their own meaning and created with different metals.

They were named “Prosperity,” “Simplicity” and “Anger.” There was also one named “Determination,” made of brass and pyrite; it was a slightly larger jar than the others and acted as the centerpeice.

Frye died July 20, 2014, but is still remembered by his students for being encouraging and kind in and outside of the classroom.

Antony Marshall, a 25-year-old electronic art major, said he took the beginning metals course with Frye where he learned a great deal about working with metals such as copper and brass.

Some advice given from Frye was, “‘You should be true to whatever you’re doing’,” Marshall said. “You can see how dedicated he was and you want to be able to do the things that he did.”

Also on display was Frye’s sketchbook, available for guests to see the creative process behind his pieces.

Frye was known for his work in jewelry and metal making. He was a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) and worked with art galleries in the community, according to the SNAG website.

Despite winning various awards throughout his career, students will always remember Frye for the impact he had on their educational paths.

“He encouraged me to continue with my education and not just to stop at a B.A.,” Thompson said.

The “Moments of Impact” gallery will continue through Nov. 21. There will also be a jewelry sale held at Kadema Hall by the Metals Guild Nov. 19 and 20.