Quincy University issued the following announcement on Aug. 14.
Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, will begin its 53rd Season of Exhibitions virtually on August 17. This year’s Season of Exhibitions will include eight different exhibitions featuring the works of tri-state artists as well as faculty and students.
The opening exhibition, “End of Life, One Man’s Final Struggle,” features works by Bradley Flora and Peggy Zalucha both from Mount Horeb, Wis. This virtual gallery tour will be available at https://www.quincy.edu/gray-gallery/ from August 17 – September 11, 2020.
This exhibit of mixed media on paper is a collaboration from the visual journal of the two artists as they cared for Peggy’s husband, Tony Zalucha, as he suffered from a degenerative brain disease. This project gave the artists points of connection with him as the disease took away his life in slow motion. As he lost muscle control, they literally became his supporters, and he, in turn, was supportive of them and their art-making process.
“He had a big heart and I saw it stolen out from under him,” said Bradley Flora. “I have never drawn an individual’s portrait as many times as I drew my Uncle Tony, and having his blessing was such a gift.”
For additional information, contact Robert Mejer, Gray Gallery curator, at mejerbob@quincy.edu.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University (www.quincy.edu) is celebrating 160 years as a Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts, residential university. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs that integrate liberal arts, active learning, practical experience, and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with each student to design a customized success plan to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. Quincy University’s intercollegiate sports are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference for men and women. For more information, please contact the Quincy University Office of Community Relations by calling (217) 228-5275. Quincy University. Success by Design.
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Source: Quincy University
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