ABOUT LAURIE WOHL
Fiber artist Laurie Wohl is internationally known for her unique Unweavings, liturgical projects, and interfaith message. Her works, recognized by the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, and by the Surface Design Association, are held in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design, American Bible Society, Constitutional Court of South Africa, Catholic Theological Union, and numerous other public and private collections. Her works have been on long-term loan to the United States Embassies in Beirut, Vienna, Tunis, Cape Town, and Pretoria.
Major liturgical projects include The Psalms Project (12 pieces - Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago) and the Talbot Bible Stoles Project (4 pieces - Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, NYC), as well as pieces for Monmouth Reform Temple (NJ), Central Presbyterian Church (Atlanta), and First Presbyterian Church (Durham, NC). In 2003, Ms. Wohl received the Honor Design Award for The Psalms Project, from the AIA Interfaith Forum. Her work has been recognized with awards from the Surface Design Association and the Liturgical and Sacred Art biennial exhibitions.
In 2011 and 2013, Wohl received grants from the Center for Arts, Religion & Education, and the Surface Design Association for her interfaith project - ”Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory”-which relates poetry and spiritual texts from the Spanish medieval period of the Convivencia to contemporary Middle Eastern poetry in the context of her Unweavings fiber art pieces. “Birds of Longing” is traveling through 2021 to various educational and interfaith venues in California, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indiana, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., Minnesota, and North Carolina.
Wohl’s new body of work, The Shabbat Project, is traveling through 2022 to venues in California, New York City, and Vancouver.
Wohl has curated a number of interfaith and multi-cultural exhibitions, including “With Many Voices” (Fourth Presbyterian Church) and “Art from Soweto” (Catholic Theological Union). Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, she has given a series of lectures and workshops in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria, South Africa. She speaks frequently on art and worship, text and textile. Among her special projects have been interactive set designs for full-length dance pieces by Callince Dance (NYC) and Jan Erkert & Dancers (Chicago). Call to Worship, Fiberarts, Surface Design Journal, and Seminary Ridge Review, among other publications and catalogues, have featured her Unweavings. Wohl’s work is discussed in Ori Soltes’ 2016 book “Tradition and Transformation: Three Millennia of Jewish Art and Architecture.”
Ms. Wohl lives and works in New York City and southwest Wisconsin.
about exhibiting Benedictine University Art Faculty
Bill Scarlato
Teresa J. Parker
Bill Scarlato
William Scarlato earned a Masters of Fine Arts from Yale University
in 1979 with an
emphasis in Printmaking.
In 1975, he received his BFA from Northern Arizona University
with an emphasis in Painting.
Professor Scarlato has taught for
40 years in colleges and Universities, which include three years in
West Sussex, England.
He has been with
William Scarlato earned a Masters of Fine Arts from Yale University
in 1979 with an
emphasis in Printmaking.
In 1975, he received his BFA from Northern Arizona University
with an emphasis in Painting.
Professor Scarlato has taught for
40 years in colleges and Universities, which include three years in
West Sussex, England.
He has been with Benedictine University since 1990, and serves as Chair of the Art Department.
At Benedictine University he has instituted several of the
Arts programs which include: the Fine Art Gen Ed. requirement for all undergraduate majors;
the BA in Studio Art degree;
the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Mesa AZ campus;
Minor degree program in
Graphic Art and Design; and
he was co-designer for the
BA in Graphic Art and Design degree
William Scarlato teaches courses at all levels of Drawing, Printmaking, and Painting; along with the
Senior Seminar: Art Criticizm.
In 2016 he received the Distinguished Faculty Award
for Teaching from
Benedictine University
His personal artwork delves into several genres which are often combined; they include:
still life, rural and urban landscapes, abstraction, and the human figure.
He has exhibited in regional and national exhibitions, and recently had a retrospective exhibition at
the Meadows Museum of Art
in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Hairi Han
Teresa J. Parker
Bill Scarlato
Hairi Han is a visual artist and design educator born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.
She formerly created artist’s books employing tactile graphics in the real world. Now, she turns her attention to 3D art exploring imaginary graphics in the virtual world.
Han has received various
art & design awards in regional, national, and intern
Hairi Han is a visual artist and design educator born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.
She formerly created artist’s books employing tactile graphics in the real world. Now, she turns her attention to 3D art exploring imaginary graphics in the virtual world.
Han has received various
art & design awards in regional, national, and international exhibitions/competitions in the US, South Korea, and Italy.
As a design educator,
she encourages students to
utilize artistic perspectives,
diverse expressions,
accurate processes, and communicative design solutions.
Before joining academia,
she worked in Public Relations
Doosan Engineering and Construction Co. and with
the Design Team of
Dong-A Publishing Co., Ltd
in South Korea.
After receiving her M.F.A. from Purdue University,
she pursued a path as an artist and educator in the US.
Currently, she is currently an associate professor of
Graphic Arts & Design at Benedictine University, Lisle, IL.
Teresa J. Parker
Teresa J. Parker
Teresa J. Parker
Teresa J. Parker has gained recognition as an artist, curator, educator; exhibiting her work throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
She is the recipient of numerous awards, including grants from the National Endowment of Humanities, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Art Council.
Parker has
Teresa J. Parker has gained recognition as an artist, curator, educator; exhibiting her work throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and Latin America.
She is the recipient of numerous awards, including grants from the National Endowment of Humanities, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Art Council.
Parker has earned acclaim through her curatorial experiences with the Elmhurst Art Museum, and the Crown Center Gallery at
Loyola University Chicago.
Parker has curated several international exhibitions where she has worked with the Consulate Generals of India, Slovakia, South Africa and Switzerland.
She is the Director/Writer for
That’s Inked Up,
a blog that explores worldwide contemporary printmaking.
Teresa J. Parker received her
M.F.A. and M.S. from
Illinois State University, Normal, IL and her B.F.A. from
Miami University, Oxford, OH.
She has attended workshops at the Campbell Center for Preservation Studies, Mt. Carroll, IL.
Ms. Parker the Curator of the
Komechak Art Gallery at
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL where she also lectures on
art and art history
David Marcet
Vincent Lucarelli
Teresa J. Parker
David Marcet is a figurative painter who has been teaching Fine Arts at Benedictine University since 2007.
He grew up in Lisle, Illinois and attended Benet Academy. David continued his studies at Drake University in Des Moines, IA
where he earned a BFA in painting.
For several years David worked in Chicago art and theater industry
and th
David Marcet is a figurative painter who has been teaching Fine Arts at Benedictine University since 2007.
He grew up in Lisle, Illinois and attended Benet Academy. David continued his studies at Drake University in Des Moines, IA
where he earned a BFA in painting.
For several years David worked in Chicago art and theater industry
and then he attended the
Savannah College of Art & Design earning his MFA in painting.
While living in and maintaining a studio in Hinsdale, IL, David Marcet has exhibited in multiple solo shows, created public art works, and his work has been acquired in several private collections.
In addition, David received the Artist’s Private Grant from the state of Illinois in 2008, and in 2018 he attended a classical figurative workshop in Rome, Italy.
Some of his influences include Caravaggio, Monte Python and Tom Waits, but he is most inspired by the silliness and exuberance of his three children.
Jennifer Scavone
Vincent Lucarelli
Vincent Lucarelli
Jennifer D. Scavone earned her M.A. degree in Painting from Northern Illinois University, as well as a M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership and B.A. in Art with a minor in Education from St. Xavier University.
As a senior lecturer at Benedictine University, Ms. Scavone has taught Drawing I and II, Advanced Drawing, Watercol
Jennifer D. Scavone earned her M.A. degree in Painting from Northern Illinois University, as well as a M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership and B.A. in Art with a minor in Education from St. Xavier University.
As a senior lecturer at Benedictine University, Ms. Scavone has taught Drawing I and II, Advanced Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Art Appreciation, Silkscreen Printmaking, and Senior Seminar: Art Criticism in the Fine Arts Department, and the
Honors Creativity, Art and Culture course for the Scholars Program, and an interdisciplinary course entitled Art and the Common Good for the General Education program.
The depth and breadth of Jennifer’s art administration career is illustrated by her interdisciplinary program design and global partnership development, having worked with a variety of visiting artists, arts organizations and community outreach programs.
Employing her background in art administration and art education while serving as the Art Department chairperson in Hinsdale District 86, Ms. Scavone taught a myriad of
art courses specializing in painting, drawing and art history as well as interdisciplinary arts.
In addition to having served as a board member of the
Illinois Art Education Association,
Jennifer Scavone continues to present curriculum writing seminars, mentor teachers, serve as an art show juror and exhibit her work throughout the Midwest.
Vincent Lucarelli
Vincent Lucarelli
Vincent Lucarelli
Vincent Lucarelli (Vince), came to Benedictine University after spending several successful lives, plying the profession he so enjoys, in a corporate environment.
In 1969, Vince graduated with
high honors from the
Institute of Design at the
Illinois Institute of Technology. There, he received recognition as the Distinguished Military Gra
Vincent Lucarelli (Vince), came to Benedictine University after spending several successful lives, plying the profession he so enjoys, in a corporate environment.
In 1969, Vince graduated with
high honors from the
Institute of Design at the
Illinois Institute of Technology. There, he received recognition as the Distinguished Military Graduate.
Vince served with the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972 as Radio Systems Officer and as Photo Communications Platoon leader.
In 1972, Vince was honorably discharged and began photographing, in large format, general merchandise and fine jewelry for Bennett Brothers, Inc.
Montgomery Ward & Co. tapped him in 1974 to a newly formed position as Photographic Services Manager within an in-house Audio Visual Department. In 1978 he was promoted to the position of Audio Visual Department Manager. In this capacity he directed a team of talented writers, producers, artists, designers and photographers in producing film and video modules for sales training and Point-of-Purchase marketing.
He also worked in productions of large scale events production involved with creating speaker support visuals and elaborate multi-image/media presentations requiring multiple projectors,
all synchronized to soundtracks.
In 1988 Vince established
VPL Productions, Inc. He retired from active productions in 2006 and
in 2008, Vince Lucarelli joined Benedictine University as an
Adjunct Professor and Lecturer teaching digital photography.
Jimmy Bulosan
Jimmy Bulosan
Jimmy Bulosan
Jimmy Bulosan works in the Chicago art scene as a practicing ceramic and installation artist.
He has been involved in various group shows and currently has been working on solo projects that bring art into everyday lived spaces such as Pond Hole Gallery.
In the past year Jimmy was invited to exhibit his latest work
Emic to Etic to Emic a
Jimmy Bulosan works in the Chicago art scene as a practicing ceramic and installation artist.
He has been involved in various group shows and currently has been working on solo projects that bring art into everyday lived spaces such as Pond Hole Gallery.
In the past year Jimmy was invited to exhibit his latest work
Emic to Etic to Emic at
Rizal Community Center.
Jimmy has expanded his art practice as creator and co-director of
Lion VS Gorilla, a curatorial project focused on creating shows where artists and viewers are collaborators in an aesthetic experience,
and where the integration
between artists and the larger community is promoted.
Aside from his art practice Jimmy maintains a multifaceted career teaching at Benedictine University and as an art therapist and he conducts an expressive therapy program at the Loretto Hospital.
His art therapy practice has been informed by positions as a Research Director at Rush Medical Center as well as art therapy positions in a medical setting, an addictions treatment program, and a program for clients with disabilities. He has held appointments as Ethics Chair for the Illinois Art Therapy Association and served as a
board member for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's
Internal Review Board (IRB).
Currently, Jimmy is serving on the board of directors for the
American Art Therapy Association as well as the editorial review board for the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association.
Mary Zabrin
Jimmy Bulosan
Jimmy Bulosan
Mary Zabrin is a professional calligrapher, artist and teacher living in the Chicago area.
She has more than 25 years’ experience in the lettering arts and works closely with private clients to create fine art calligraphy. Her work focuses on both historical and contemporary scripts.
She especially enjoys exploring the use of unconventio
Mary Zabrin is a professional calligrapher, artist and teacher living in the Chicago area.
She has more than 25 years’ experience in the lettering arts and works closely with private clients to create fine art calligraphy. Her work focuses on both historical and contemporary scripts.
She especially enjoys exploring the use of unconventional tools and layering techniques in her art.
Mary has studied with such noted artists as John Stevens, Yves Leterme, Yukimi Annand and Sheila Waters among others.
Her work has been selected for numerous juried exhibitions
and has been featured in the international publication
Letter Arts Review.
Mary won the 2019 Newberry Library Purchase Prize Award for her handmade Coptic bound book titled Book of Numbers. The book is in the permanent collection of the Newberry Library in Chicago.
In addition to her work at the Newberry Library, Mary’s calligraphic art can be found in many private collections around the world.
Mary Zabrin became a member of the Chicago Calligraphy Collective in 1996 and has been a dedicated member of the Board of Directors since 2013. She served as president of the collective from 2017 thru March of 2020.
Mary began teaching calligraphy in 2017 and is currently an adjunct professor at Benedictine University where she teaches
“Lettering and Layout.”
Susan Davis
Jimmy Bulosan
Susan Davis
For Susan Davis, artist, growing up in Rockford Illinois as the youngest of three girls was challenging, as
they were all 5 years apart in age, and had very little to do with each other. She had to occupy herself somehow and drawing just came naturally. Drawing and painting have been her constant companions since the age of four.
The Lu
For Susan Davis, artist, growing up in Rockford Illinois as the youngest of three girls was challenging, as
they were all 5 years apart in age, and had very little to do with each other. She had to occupy herself somehow and drawing just came naturally. Drawing and painting have been her constant companions since the age of four.
The Lutheran church was her first “art studio”. Her drawings were doodled on the bulletin while sitting on my her lap. He wasn’t so sure “art” was a real career. As she got older, she was advised to pursue graphic design in order to avoid the starving artist syndrome.
Susan Davis attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and graduated with a degree in graphic design. She feels very fortunate in having Irving Shapiro as her watercolor instructor. His influence is evident somewhere in all of her art work.
Sue worked for twenty years in the graphic design field and operated her own studio for sixteen of those years. At the age of forty-seven, she returned to schoo to obtain my bachelor’s degree and continued on to get my master’s degree in liberal arts.
Susan Davis loves teaching humanities at the university level. She I loves working with students, making connections and sharing knowledge. She believes education and knowledge empower individuals.
Currently, she is a lecuturer in the Art Deparmentat at Benedictine University, Lisle, IL.