69ɫƵ Presents “Truth of the Matter” by Kathleen Mendus Dlugos Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 at the 69ɫƵ Arts Center
69ɫƵ University’s Jodee Harris Gallery will present “Truth of the Matter,” an exhibit featuring the art of 69ɫƵ alumna and Westmoreland County Community College professor Kathleen Mendus Dlugos, Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 at the 69ɫƵ Arts Center, 205 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. A poetry reading featuring 69ɫƵ alumna Marie Pavlicek-Wehrli and an artist discussion with Dlugos will be held on February 2 at 6 p.m. The poetry reading and exhibit are free and open to the public.
Kathleen Mendus Dlugos says of “Truth of the Matter:” “In an interview about his work, artist Anselm Kiefer comments, ‘Art makes a connection between things that are separated.’ In our time of extreme, polarizing ideologies, this insight gives art practice crucial relevance. In preparation for this
Kathleen Mendus Dlugos is an Associate Professor of Art and the Associate of Fine Arts program director at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, Pa. She received her MFA from Pennsylvania State University (painting, art criticism) and her BFA from 69ɫƵ University (studio art). She has written and edited art criticism for the New Art Examiner, Art Papers and American Craft journals and has exhibited nationally and internationally including her one-person exhibition, “The Shape of Days” at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
In addition to “Truth of the Matter,” an exhibition of 69ɫƵ student art will be held at the Harlan Gallery at the 69ɫƵ Arts Center from Jan. 18 to Feb. 15. A free opening reception will be held on Jan. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Harris and Harlan galleries are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.; and by appointment. For more information, please contact Galleries Director Carol Brode at 724-830-1071 or brode@setonhill.edu.
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