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'Sacred Geometry' to Open Eastern Art Gallery

by Raven Dillon

Willimantic, CT (02/01/2019) — The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will open its first exhibition of the spring 2019 semester from Feb. 1-March 7. "Sacred Geometry: The Perfect Proof" features the work of mixed-media artist Reni Gower. A talk with the artist will occur on Feb. 12 from 3-3:45 p.m., followed by an opening reception from 4-6 p.m. The gallery is located in room 112 of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Admission is free.

"Sacred Geometry" consists of large singular "papercuts," which are complex patterns inspired by Celtic knotwork and Islamic ornamental tiles, and are hand cut from single sheets of paper. Gower was inspired by sacred geometry, a concept from ancient times that derives meaning from perfect shapes such as circles, squares and triangles. In her work, Gower hopes to use the universal language of sacred geometry to connect Western and Middle Eastern artistic legacies with hope and optimism.

Gower's work has beeen featured in venues across the United States, as well as internationally, in such countries as Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Italy, Peru, Korea, Israel, England and Russia. She's received numerous grants and awards, including the Southeastern College Art Conference Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement in 2017.

Eastern's Art Gallery hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 1-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2-5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu/artgallery or call (860) 465-4659.

Written by Raven Dillon

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.

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