Lincoln, Neb.-
An exhibition featuring the work of Professor Emeritus
of Art Patrick Rowan opens September 6 at the Eisentrager-Howard
Gallery in Richards Hall. "Patrick Rowan Retrospective
1970-2005" continues through October 6. An opening
reception will be held Friday, September 9, from 5-7pm.
Rowan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received
his B.S. in building construction, his BFA in painting
and his MS in painting all from the University of Wisconsin
before receiving his MFA in sculpture from the University
of Florida.
He spent four years as an architectural designer before
he turned to the visual arts, joining the faculty of
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1971. He
retired in 2002. His work consists mainly of wood, canvas
and paint assemblages.
Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, noon to 5pm.
