Findlay, Ohio – A collection of pieces created by local artist Judith Greavu will be on display through Dec. 10 in The University of Findlay’s Dudley and Mary Marks Lea Gallery. A reception will be held in honor of the opening of Greavu’s exhibition Sunday, Nov. 6, 2-4 p.m. in the gallery.

The collection, “Powerful Distractions,” offers a wide range of media and expression, including bronze sculptures that explore the impact of humans on the oceans, and sculptural ceramic bottles with references to China. According to Greavu the main works in the exhibit tell stories. The newest large works, “Warped Vision – Iraq” and “Warped Vision – New Orleans,” combine fused glass, cloth and sand bags. The pieces address contemporary issues such as the war in Iraq and the Hurricane Rita’s impact on New Orleans.

Greavu is a retired associate professor of art at Ohio Northern University. She holds a bachelor of science degree in art education from Ball State University and a master of fine arts degree in painting from Bowling Green State University.

Greavu’s artwork has been exhibited locally and nationally since 1985.

The Lea Gallery, located in UF’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.