Over the past thirty years, the University of Scranton has commissioned a series of large-scale public sculptures for installation on its campus Commons.  These include Jacob and the Angel by Arlene Love; Metanoia by Gerhard Baut; The Doorway to the Soul, by Lisa Fedon; and Christ the Teacher by Trevor Southey. While diverse in style and medium, all express concepts of imagination and spirituality central to the University of Scranton’s mission as a Catholic, Jesuit institution of higher learning, including the Ignatian concept of magis, or greatness; seeking God in all things; education of the whole person through the liberal arts; service of faith and the promotion of justice; and contemplation in action. This exhibition celebrates the opening of The Jesuit Center at the University of Scranton, which promotes Ignatian spirituality within an interreligious context.

Special Events
Friday, April 5, 2013

Gallery Lecture
“Imagination and Spirituality:  Public Sculpture on the University of Scranton Commons”
Darlene Miller-Lanning, Ph.D, Director, Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton
Brennan Hall, Room 228
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Public Reception
The Hope Horn Gallery
Hyland Hall, 4th Floor, at the University of Scranton
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Gallery Workshops
The Hope Horn Gallery is offering Gesture Drawing and Sculpture Workshops based on themes found in “Imagination and Spirituality:  Public Sculpture on the University of Scranton Commons.” Using pencil, paper, and clay, students will produce gesture drawings and sculpture maquettes. School and community groups may call to schedule times.