Chicago artist Kate Pszotka showcases her collection of sculptures

North Central College will showcase a collection of sculptures by Chicago artist Kate Pszotka in the exhibit titled “Dual|Duel” Oct. 3 through Dec. 7.

The exhibit is free and open to the public in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; complimentary refreshments will be served.

With an ongoing fascination of the concepts of home, stability and object attachment, Pszotka examines individuals, their belongings and objects as personal iconography. Her ceramic-based, mixed media sculptures fall between stationary and wearable. When combined, these minimal works can engulf an entire space with subtleties of light, shadow and object-hood. This specific body of work has grown out of creating artwork in pairs; each piece has a counterpart within the exhibit.

Pszotka received her master of fine arts in studio art from Mills College in Oakland, Calif., and her bachelor of arts in studio art from North Central College.

For gallery hours or to learn more about the exhibit contact Nickole C. Lanham, North Central’s gallery director, at 630-637-5375 or nclanhammurray@noctrl.edu.  

North Central College’s 2014-2015 Fine and Performing Arts Season is partially sponsored by season supporters, including BMO Harris, Casa by Charleston, The DuPage Community Foundation, Grant Thornton, J.P. Morgan, Main Street Promenade, Marquette Properties, Monarch Landing, Nicor Gas, Ryan Hill Realty, U.S. Bank Private Client Reserve and Water Street Development.

This upcoming exhibit is among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and more, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).