ABERDEEN, S.D. -- The Wein Gallery at Presentation College in Aberdeen unveiled its latest exhibit last week, a mixed media collection by North Dakota artist Amy Jo Silletto. The pieces in the exhibit, titled “Wants and Needs,” include painting, drawing, serigraphy and small sculpture.

“This new body of work is an exploration of the consumer-driven world and whether or not you buy into it,” Silletto said. “The more I worked on these pieces, the more I saw an ugly side of myself; the side that wants the designer shoes and handbags. I don’t think there is a problem with such things as long as you don’t lose yourself to a false world where the most important thing is to have a nice car and designer clothes.”

A native of Bismarck, N.D., Silletto received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of North Dakota. In 2006, Silletto co-founded the Third Street Gallery in downtown Grand Forks, a non-profit arts organization created to provide opportunities for regional and local artists. Silletto’s work with the gallery allows her time to create new pieces and ensure the gallery remains an important and viable place for other artists to show their work.

“Wants and Needs” will be on display in the Wein Gallery through June 20.  For more information on the collection, contact Wein Gallery Director Greg Blair at 605-229-8585 or visit www.presentation.edu/weingallery.

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About the Wein Gallery

Since 1972, the Wein Gallery has been showcasing local artists and their work.  In 1992, the gallery changed its name to the Wein Gallery in honor of its founder, Sister Anne Marie Weinreis.  Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The gallery is free and open to the public.

Presentation College is an independent Catholic educational institution, sponsored by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founded in 1922, Presentation College is a specialty Health Science Baccalaureate Institution located in Aberdeen, SD, with branch campuses in Eagle Butte, SD and Fairmont, MN. Students at Presentation College are presented with unlimited opportunities to grow intellectually, personally, professionally, and spiritually. For more information visit our website at www.presentation.edu.

Media Contact:

Greg Blair

Wein Gallery Director

605.229.8585

Greg.Blair@presentation.edu

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