Assumption College d’Alzon Arts Series Presents Photography Exhibit by Lora Brueck

January, 2004—The Assumption College d’Alzon Art Series will be holding an opening reception for local artistic photographer Lora Brueck’s exhibit “Hidden Treasures: Vintage Volumes Behind Closed Doors” on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 4:00 pm in the d’Alzon Library. Brueck’s exhibit focuses on photographs of “old” books, and will be on exhibit from January 12—February 27, 2004.

Brueck’s interest in photography began in 1984, when she began studying the art at the Worcester Center for Crafts under Peter Faulkner. After learning the basics of black and white photography, she ventured into infrared film and the handcoloring of black and white prints. While working with handcoloring. Brueck became interested in using her images in one-of-a-kind books, called “artist books” and began studying a variety of binding techniques.

Over the years, Lora has been featured in both group exhibitions and one-woman shows. The subject matter of her one-person shows ranges from infrared images of country fairs to hand-colored images of classic cars. Membership in the women’s artist collaborative group ARTXII has influenced her to explore different media and methods, such as printmaking and three-dimensional work. Brueck is a member of several area artistic organizations, including the Boston Book Artists, Worcester’s Arts District Partnership, and the Sunday Photography Group.

This exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information on Lora Brueck, please visit:
http://www.assumption.edu/dept/Library/events/dalzonartsfuture.html#Lora_Brueck