Nazareth College Department of Art opens HUMANITY: THEMES AND IMPRESSIONS, featuring new works by printmakers

Works by Kelly Clancy, Dale Klein, and Paolo Marino on display in Colacino Gallery starting January 23

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ROCHESTER, NY (01/08/2015)(readMedia)-- The Nazareth College Art Department is pleased to present Humanity: Themes and Impressions, featuring new works by printmakers Kelly Clancy, Dale Klein, and Paolo Marino, in the Colacino Gallery at Nazareth College Arts Center Friday, January 23-Saturday, February 28, 2015, with an opening reception Friday, January 23, from 5-7 p.m.

All three printmakers have participated in the prestigious Rochester Finger Lakes exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery, and all are former students of Nazareth College Art Department chair and printmaker, Ron Netsky.

"All three are extraordinary printmakers," Netsky said of the artists. "Printmaking is unusual because it's not a direct art form like painting. All three of these artists have to go through the elaborate process of creating plates before they can print from them and see the final products. Dale, Paolo and Kelly have all found highly individual ways to do this, putting their own stamp on the process and coming up with unique imagery. A great deal of thought must go into concepts and how to get them across in prints. I believe all three of them have found a wonderful marriage of medium and message."

About Kelly Clancy

Kelly Clancy attended Onondaga Community College and Nazareth College during her undergraduate study, ultimately receiving a B.S. in studio art from Nazareth in 2013. Since graduation, she has been creating artwork and exhibiting locally and nationally, including the Rochester Finger Lakes exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery, as well as the Boston Printmaker's Biennial print show. Currently, Clancy is working towards her Master's in art education at Nazareth College.

Many of Clancy's works are linoleum cuts. "I am inspired by human emotion and the kind of psychological obstacles and anxiety that we face every day, emotionally and ethically," she said of her pieces. "I focus on attaining a glowing likeness to my surreal scenes. Once the linoleum is carved, I use oil based ink to ink to linoleum plate, then hand print the image on Japanese mulberry paper."

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About Dale Klein

Dale Klein was born in Buffalo and spent most of her life in upstate New York. After 25 years as a clinical social worker, she received her B.S. in studio art from Nazareth College in 2006 and her M.F.A. from Rutgers in 2010.

"I am a painter and printmaker whose primary interest is in the post-industrial landscape of the Northeast United States as a microcosm of what is happening to our country and most of the developed world," Dale shared. "I am interested in the concept of entropy and how it affects contemporary life."

Dale had a mini-solo show in Washington D.C. at the Washington Printmakers Press Room in 2012. She has also exhibited in group shows throughout the United States, including the Rochester Finger Lakes exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery. Dale was selected to create the 2012 patron print for the Memorial Art Gallery and in 2014 The College at Brockport chose her print, Hadang, to be exhibited permanently in the new liberal arts building.

She has won a number of awards and scholarships, including two scholarships at Rutgers and several prizes in juried shows. Dan Bischoff, of the Newark Star Ledger called Dale's work "stunning." Dale has also been chosen to participate in two juried portfolios, the Syracuse University M.F.A. portfolio and the Purdue University "Disguise" portfolio. She has been awarded residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, Hambidge, and the Millay Colony. She teaches at the Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester NY.

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About Paolo Marino

Rochester native Paolo Marino earned a B.S. in studio art from Nazareth College. He works primarily in woodcut.

"My process is very unpredictable," Paolo offered. "It involves a lot of sketching, thinking, and writing, in the end it usually comes out as some sort of figurative allegorical piece.

My work has evolved over the past few years out of my love of the figure. ... I have come to realize lately that the crux of my imagery falls heavily upon inner-conflict. This conflict being a manifestation of our trauma to accepting realities, and I believe also the key to finding the essence to our actions."

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About the Nazareth College Art Department

The Nazareth College Art Department offers undergraduate programs in studio art, art education, visual communication design, and art history. The College offers graduate programs in art education and art therapy. The department mounts exhibitions in the Arts Center and Colacino Galleries, showcasing work by students, faculty, and a wide range of contemporary artists. The department also runs the popular Saturday Art Program for children and teens. To learn more, visit naz.edu/art.

About the Colacino Gallery

Established through the generous support of Margaret Colacino, artist and art educator, the Colacino Gallery serves as a cultural and educational resource for Nazareth students as well as the greater Rochester community. Its goal is to complement the liberal arts by fostering critical thinking, intellectual diversity, visual literacy, and aesthetic values. In addition to exhibitions generated in-house, artists are invited to submit proposals for solo or small group shows. The Colacino Gallery is located in the Art Department wing of the Arts Center complex on the second floor. The Colacino Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday, from noon-5 p.m.

About Nazareth College

Nazareth College's academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music, theater, math and science, foreign languages, and the liberal arts. The coeducational, religiously independent, classic campus in a charming suburb of Rochester, N.Y. challenges and supports 2,000 undergrads and 800 graduate students. Nazareth is recognized nationally for its Fulbright global student scholars and commitment to civic engagement. Rigorous programs, an uncommon core, experiential learning, career skills, and a global focus prepare graduates for not just one job, but for their life's work. For more information, visit naz.edu.

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