News Release

May 25, 2006

Contact: Jane Shaskan, 860-679-4777
e-mail: shaskan@nso.uchc.edu

Exhibit Features Nature Up Close

WHAT: “Organic Matters” – Photographs by Linda Klapatch of Wethersfield, Conn.

WHERE: Hospital and Mezzanine Lobby, UConn Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington

WHEN: May 25 through July 26, daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

About the artist:
Linda Klapatch explores the fascinating qualities of nature as a painter, sculptor, illustrator and photographer. Influenced by childhood nature trips, she continues to travel, inspired by the natural environments, which she describes as “untamed, untouched, and almost immaculate.” She is particularly interested in the idea of natural destruction and exploring the structure and disorder found in nature and science. Currently enrolled at UConn’s School of Fine Art, Ms. Klapatch has worked in graphic design, illustration, advertising, silk-screening and mixed media on a commission basis.

Preview exhibit at www.uchc.edu/auxiliary/artexhibits.html. 

Editor’s note: High resolution photos of selected art may be downloaded at www.uchc.edu/auxiliary/artexhibits.html. 

The University of Connecticut Health Center’s collection of fine arts serves to enhance the environment and promote the sense of a caring community for patients, visitors, staff and students. Art is selected, acquired and exhibited by the UCHC Art Advisory Committee. To view a selection of the Health Center’s permanent collection visit: www.uchc.edu/auxiliary/art.html.

The University of Connecticut Health Center includes the schools of medicine and dental medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group and University Dentists. Founded in 1961, the Health Center pursues a mission of providing outstanding health care education in an environment of exemplary patient care, research and public service. To learn more about the UConn Health Center, visit our website at www.uchc.edu.

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