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Exhibition features artwork by Bishop Noll art teachers
Bishop Noll Institute teachers Jennifer Gwiazda, Hannah Lareau and Dana Moore are sharing their artistic talents with the community. Their work is on display at the Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts’ Biennial Regional Educator Exhibition, which runs through Dec. 18 at the Savannah Gallery in the Savannah Center at 3400 Broadway in Gary.
Gwiazda, an art and science teacher, is showcasing her ceramic candy dishes crafted from earthenware clay. Each dish is a unique piece of art, adorned with intricate dot and line patterns applied by hand. Inspired by Polish pottery, Gwiazda combined complementary colors to create these striking designs.
“Being a teacher at Bishop Noll is a constant source of inspiration,” she said. “My students’ creativity, hard work, and unique perspectives motivate me to push my own artistic boundaries. Seeing their passion for art reminds me why I love what I do.”
Hannah Lareau, a digital design and photography teacher, is exhibiting photographs from her trip to Europe, capturing the beauty of Oxford and London.
“I love taking photos when traveling and had so much fun capturing the architecture and the rainy streets of London,” she said.
Dana Moore, a commissioned artist and BNI art teacher, is presenting two of her paintings. Her work often reflects personal memories, portrayed through multiple layers of paint to create a faded, nostalgic effect.
“Being an art teacher at Bishop Noll is very inspiring,” Moore said. “We have such amazingly talented students whom I not only have the privilege to teach new skills, but who often impact me artistically. We learn from each other every day from such a passionately driven subject, which is one of the many reasons I love teaching.”
The exhibition provides a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the artistic talents of local educators and to gain insight into their creative processes.
“I hope that people will enjoy seeing my designs and appreciate that the work is both functional and highly decorative,” Gwiazda said. “I like to make pieces that are both, but it takes a lot of time.”
Moore, who graduated from Indiana University Northwest in 2018, is excited to have her work on display at her alma mater once again.
Lareau looks forward to having her work on exhibition because she does not typically have the opportunity to showcase it.
“I felt that this year my photography was really strong, so I was really happy I could showcase it.”
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“Being a teacher at Bishop Noll is a constant source of inspiration,” she said. “My students’ creativity, hard work, and unique perspectives motivate me to push my own artistic boundaries. Seeing their passion for art reminds me why I love what I do.”
Hannah Lareau, a digital design and photography teacher, is exhibiting photographs from her trip to Europe, capturing the beauty of Oxford and London.
“I love taking photos when traveling and had so much fun capturing the architecture and the rainy streets of London,” she said.
Dana Moore, a commissioned artist and BNI art teacher, is presenting two of her paintings. Her work often reflects personal memories, portrayed through multiple layers of paint to create a faded, nostalgic effect.
“Being an art teacher at Bishop Noll is very inspiring,” Moore said. “We have such amazingly talented students whom I not only have the privilege to teach new skills, but who often impact me artistically. We learn from each other every day from such a passionately driven subject, which is one of the many reasons I love teaching.”
The exhibition provides a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the artistic talents of local educators and to gain insight into their creative processes.
“I hope that people will enjoy seeing my designs and appreciate that the work is both functional and highly decorative,” Gwiazda said. “I like to make pieces that are both, but it takes a lot of time.”
Moore, who graduated from Indiana University Northwest in 2018, is excited to have her work on display at her alma mater once again.
Lareau looks forward to having her work on exhibition because she does not typically have the opportunity to showcase it.
“I felt that this year my photography was really strong, so I was really happy I could showcase it.”
Bishop Noll Institute, a diverse, Catholic college preparatory school, partners with local faith communities to empower young adults to live their faith in Christ through ministry, scholarship, and leadership.