Artists display work

Highlighted by a personal ambiance and a variety of artistic styles, the Penn Student Art Gallery's first-ever sculpture exhibit offers pieces from seven student artists. Entitled "Share Your Space," the display opened yesterday in Houston Hall's Bowl Room and will be available for viewing through the beginning of November. Nearly 100 people enjoyed the 10 pieces at the event, which was funded by the Social Planning and Events Committee. "I'm happy with the turnout," said SPEC President and College senior Nelson Telemaco. "It's good to see the Penn community appreciating art." This was the first sculpture show for the Penn Student Art Gallery. In the past, the organization, which is run by students, has produced photography, self-portrait and abstract art exhibits. The art pieces, produced by students in the School of Fine Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, are being presented on blue drapes throughout the room and on the walls. "I am very pleased with the work and I am very excited to have my first clay sculpture piece being displayed," said College sophomore Laura Scariano, who created a piece entitled "Modern Replication of 12th Century Water Bottle." The sculptures were created in various mediums, including clay, copper tube, wood, papier m%chZ, feathers, plaster and Velcro. SPEC Secretary and College sophomore Vivek Hirani said he hopes to sponsor similar events in the future. "I'm glad all these people came, but I hope they keep coming throughout the year," he said. Toward the end of the year, the Penn Student Art Gallery is planning a show consisting of student-produced film clips. "I think the amount of talent at Penn is really surprising," College junior Sue Lee said. "It is really under-exposed." College senior Denise Bouvet, co- director of the student gallery, agreed. "Our goal this year is to increase our recognition on campus," she said. "The overall message of this exhibition is that the arts at Penn are under-appreciated and remain untapped as a source of extreme talent and creativity." College senior Rori DuBoff, a sculptor and member of the Artist Guild, said the pieces in the exhibit show "vulnerability, talent, energy, desire for expression and [a] need to be recognized." "It's a damn shame when the public is not aware of the creativities and activities that are occurring on campus," she said.