Art exhibit opens in library

by Lauren Rose Marcucci staff writer

On Sunday, Oct. 4, the Fine Arts Department of Cabrini College held a reception for an exhibit of the recent works of Niko Chocheli.

The exhibit is in the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery on the second floor of the Holy Spirit Library.

It runs until Nov. 8.

Many people came to see the artwork of the new professor Niko Chocheli.

The art features a use of many different mediums and many religious themes.

"The Icon of Head of Christ," for example, was done in a beautiful gold with red flowing through it. The patrons there could be heard commenting on how beautiful the artwork was and how talented the artist was.

The artist inspired one young viewer in particular, who could be heard asking his father to put him down so he could draw on something.

tails," sophomore arts major Amanda Henry said. The majority of the works are done in pen and ink. There is a large use of gold and zinc etching.

"The Icon of Head of St. John the Baptist," for example, was done in vibrant acrylics and gold. The works are done on both large and small canvases. They are priced from $350 to $1,900.

One work was a limited edition print, signed and numbered.

Niko Chocheli came to America in 1985 and still has a thick accent. This semester, he is teaching the drawing, oil and acrylic and watercolor courses. Students of his were treated to a sneak peek of the exhibit.

Chocheli was not present at the exhibit.

Unfortunately, neither were many students. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the work of a talented artist and the affair was poorly attended by the students of this college.

The exhibit will be in the gallery until Nov. 8.

Students should drop by to see it the first chance that they get.

'The Icon of Christ (Made without Hands)"

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