'Family Jewels: The Photographs, Dissections, and Recombinations of #365Grams'

ALTOONA, Pa. — Rebecca Strzelec, distinguished professor of visual arts and the 2016-17 Penn State Laureate, will present “Family Jewels: The Photographs, Dissections, and Recombinations of #365Grams,” an exhibition in the Sheetz Gallery, on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Strzelec will introduce attendees to her #365Grams Exhibition that showcases a large group of works (estimating 75 pieces) that all either include found objects or are directly inspired by them. These are the pieces that resulted from a year where, she said, she wore a piece of her grandmother's jewelry every day. She will also highlight the exhibition’s photographic component, 40 neckpieces that include selfies of her wearing the jewelry each day.

The event is part of Penn State Altoona's Common Read program, highlighting and exploring themes featured in this year’s Common Read selection “Ghostographs" by Maria Romasco Moore.

Common Read is sponsored by Penn State Altoona’s Division of Arts and Humanities. More information and a listing of events will be posted on the Common Read website as it becomes available. Read more about Maria Romasco Moore on the author's website.