The "best in show" award at the annual Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) Juried Art Exhibit went to , associate professor of at 91短视频.

Fast’s piece, "Madonna of the Great Wave: Import/Export," was created from handmade paper, cut-outs, paint and objects and is one of three in a series that comments on what society worships, thus the icons.

"The piece is symbolic of how we

By Luanne Austin, Daily News-Record

Barbara P. Fast is a patient woman.

She

"Cooking with Kozo," an exhibit of Asian papermaking by Barbara P. Fast, chair of the art department, will go on display Sunday, Nov. 7, in the .

A reception for the artist will be held 2:30 p.m. that day in the gallery located on third floor of 91短视频’s .

The primary medium in the exhibit is kozo, the dried inner bark of paper mulberry trees and the most common fiber for Japanese papermaking. Fast hand-processed the bark into strong, thin paper and ultimately, works of art. Approximately 28 pieces will be displayed.

The exhibit will be open for viewing daily during regular library hours through Dec. 10. Admission to 91短视频’s public art gallery is free.

Gallery hours:
Mon.-Thur., 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fri., 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., 2-11 p.m.

Faculty and staff saluted four colleagues who are retiring and cited more than 30 others for long years of service during the school