Deborah Krieger

The Dark Side of the Mind: Surrealism at the PMA

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Surrealism is
January 28, 2014

Philly artist talks ceramics and seduction

Bill Daley is a distinguished ceramicist and beloved teacher who has been creating vessels for years. His works are often large and richly textured, imbued with symbolic meaning and allusions to the functions such vessels have served over the course of time.
January 23, 2014

An Innate Compulsion to Create

For my last Phoenix column this semester, I decided to highlight another talented Swattie whose work I’ve seen splashed across my Facebook feed for over a year.  Molly Lichten ‘15 is a top-notch photographer, majoring in neuroscience, whose images are heart-stoppingly ethereal
December 5, 2013

Sculpting Style: Stephanie Carrera ’15

Recently, I sat down with Stephanie Carrera ’15 to talk about her artwork.  An honors biology major with an honors minor in studio art, Stephanie recalled that she has always been a creative person, but also says that Swarthmore has allowed her
November 14, 2013

“Fearless” athletes’ stories hit it out of the park

“Fearless,” which has traveled the country with its crisp, arresting photographs of openly queer high school and collegiate LGBT athletes, will be residing in Tarble Pavilion until November 14.  It is definitely worth a look.  “Fearless,” sponsored by the Sager Fund, is
November 13, 2013

Serena Perrone: uneasy dreamworlds, richly realized

“Serena Perrone: Reverie” is an exercise in patience and meticulous viewing with the promise of rich rewards.  The exhibition spans the artist’s studio practice, beginning in 2005 or 2006 and continuing all the way up to 2012.  Each work on display is
September 19, 2013

Tri-Co Galleries Open Doors for September

Hello Swatties!  I On the Arts is back and here to give you the scoop on what’s interesting and artistic, both on-campus and off.  This week, I’m giving you all a preview of what’s coming up this month in the Tri-Co arts
September 5, 2013

Seeking Serenity in a Crowded Place

As many times as I visited New York City in my youth on various museum adventures, I somehow neglected to pay a visit to the Frick Collection.  For those of you not in the know, the Frick Collection is a small but
May 2, 2013

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