Paintings by Harry Melroy will be on display at The University of Findlay’s 1124 Gallery, located at 1124 N. Cory St., Oct. 6 through Dec. 12. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
   
Melroy earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He teaches junior high school art at Mohawk Local School District in Sycamore, Ohio. He also taught art at The University of Findlay and at Tiffin University.
   
Melroy’s work recently was exhibited at the Sculpture Center in Cleveland, the Toledo Museum of Art in the Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, the University of Minnesota/Morris and the Mansfield Art Center. He also has work at Projects Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa.
   
“It is from a blend of influences that I draw my scenes of surreal images and detached logic,” said Melroy in a written statement. “While I never consider what meaning the imagery may have, I’m certain there is a reason for all the subject selection. No artist, in any medium, works in a totally random fashion or simply pulls things out of nowhere.”

The 1124 Gallery opened for the first time in October 2005. Featured artists have included UF faculty, staff and alumni, as well as community artists. Exhibits such as paintings, weavings and photographs have been a few of the media displayed.

For more information concerning the 1124 Gallery, contact Dr. Marie Louden-Hanes, dean of undergraduate education, at louden-hanes@findlay.edu or 419-434-4504.