Staff exhibits artiStic pottery, artwork

by Renee Tomcanin assistant news editor

Creative juices are flowing in the Holy Spirit Library. Four faculty members have their works on display in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library.

Bernadette Curran's pottery is currently being exhibited. She explained why she enjoys using a three-dimensional medium. "It takes on a life of its own," Curran said. Curran's works were created to be shown in this exhibit.

Cabrini staff members introduced their works on Tuesday at the Annual Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery. Their works will be exhibited through April 2. On the left, Lisa Learner is standing with one of her paintings, encased in a frame carved by Richard Wagner.

Above, Bernadette Curran is standing with two pieces from her collection of pottery. Below on the right, Cassandre Maxwell poses with her pastel and collage work "In the Line of Duty." Below on the left, Richard Wagner poses with his favorite print "Bike."

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Richard Wagner's paintings are mostly demonstrations for his print making class. In addition to his own work, Wagner created the frames on the work of Lisa Learner. They are hand carved and water-gilded. Wagner said that preparing for this show involved pulling many all-nighters. "I feel like I'm in college again," he said.

Lisa Learner is displaying paintings that are oil shellacked on watercolored paper. Most of her works are very recent, having been created in the last six months. Learner said that she spends three to four hours every night painting. "It helps me to review what I teach every day," she said. Learner's art is also currently showing in New York City on 57th Street.

Cassandre Maxwell says that her works all convey a very different story. Her works are also fairly recent and have been painted over the last year. She enjoys art exhibits. "These are fun. We have been doing them for a very long time," Maxwell said.

Visit the Holy Spirit Library and see the works, which will be on display until April 2. Each of the works is on sale.