Eco-Inspired Art Exhibit Opens This Month

The Patricia O’Keefe Ross Gallery at St. John Fisher University will soon welcome “Earth’s Voices,” an immersive, eco-inspired sculptural exhibition by Judith Modrak, a New York City-based sculptor and installation artist. The exhibit will be on display from Friday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, April 24, and features Modrak’s Guardian sculptures and community-crafted totems, highlighting vital connections to the environment and each other.

Modrak’s work bridges art and science to explore psychological and physiological landscapes. Her sculptures and participatory installations delve into the composition of brain cells, emotional vulnerability, memory formation, and the fragility of our ecosystem, raising awareness about the climate crisis and fostering visceral connections among people. Her work has been exhibited in numerous prestigious venues, and her public participatory artwork, “Our Memories,” has been featured in several prominent locations in New York City.

In addition to the exhibit, the gallery will host public workshops where participants can create sculptural totems that will be included in the display. Workshops will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the studios at the Arts Center at Murphy Hall. Free and open to all, these sessions invite the community to get their hands dirty and their creativity flowing, contributing to a powerful environmental dialogue.

An opening reception for “Earth’s Voices” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about art, community, and climate consciousness.

For more details on attending the workshops or to secure a spot, please email Melissa Wilkinson at mwilkinson@sjf.edu. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public.