Beyond Exactitude: Works by Rob Mooij
September 11, 2026
November 5, 2026
Andreea Dimofte
Rob Mooij is a retired physicist. In physics, he finds beauty in those aspects of the world allowing for exact description. In painting, he’s drawn to portraiture, perhaps because it requires exactitude. In a portrait, subtle changes in shape or color can alter what’s expressed. A sign in his studio saying ‘perfection is boring’ reminds him to explore more broadly. He now embraces landscapes and is experimenting with abstraction. The works of artists like Soutine, Vuillard, Auerbach and Ann Gale inspire him. His website is: robmooijart.com
In Plain Sight
June 5, 2024
September 13, 2024
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
In Plain Sight
An Exhibition of Photographs
Philip A.Rea
June 5th - September 13th 2024
An Exhibition of Paintings
September 14, 2024
November 8, 2024
September 13, 2024:
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Landscapes
An Exhibition of Paintings
Rebecca Jacob
September 14th - November 8th 2024
Overcoming the Horror of Illness: Paintings & Etchings
November 10, 2024
January 10, 2025
November 8, 2024:
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Overcoming the Horror of Illness: Paintings & Etchings
Sami Khella
TRANSFORMATIONS
January 24, 2025
March 7, 2025
TRANSFORMATIONS
Paintings
John D. Woolsey
January 14th, 2025 - March 7th, 2025
Fragments of Reality: An Exhibition of Photographs
April 28, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fragments of Reality: An Exhibition of Photographs by Philip A. Rea
The 4th Annual Radiation Oncology Art Show
October 20, 2025
December 5, 2025
Andreea Dimofte
This annual event showcases the artistic talents of our faculty, staff, and students, featuring an inspiring collection of photography, painting, and mixed media pieces that celebrate the creativity and imagination within our department.
Impressions By Color and Water: An exhibition of paintings by Nella Seward
December 8, 2025
January 24, 2026
ARTIST STATEMENT
Nella Seward is a watercolor artist whose creative journey began in Rome, Italy, where she studied the arts until the age of 17. Driven by a passion for artistic and professional growth, she immigrated to the United States and pursued her education at Temple University. Her career evolved through roles in architecture and design, including work as a facility designer for prominent institutions and firms.
One of Nella’s most meaningful professional achievements was her leadership in the design and renovation of the historic Palestra at the University of Pennsylvania—a project that blended her artistic sensibility with architectural precision. After retiring from her design career, Nella returned to her first love: fine art.
Today, she dedicates herself fully to creating and selling watercolor paintings, along with works in other media. Her art reflects a lifelong devotion to beauty, structure, and expression, shaped by her international background and decades of creative experience.
ARTISTIC VISION & INSPIRATION
Burrison Gallery Show: Impressions by Color and Water
My name is Nella Seward. I was born in Rome, Italy, where I was immersed in the arts from a young age. At 17, I immigrated to the United States to continue my artistic and professional development, a journey that has deeply shaped my creative perspective.
My work is rooted in a lifelong passion for drawing, sketching, and painting. I am especially drawn to nature—its forms, colors, and movement—which I explore through watercolor and other media. I find inspiration not only in the grandeur of the natural world but also in the quiet, often overlooked beauty of everyday surroundings.
Watercolor, with its fluid unpredictability, challenges me to balance control and spontaneity. I embrace the delicacy and precision it demands, using the interplay between water and pigment to depict motion, atmosphere, and life. Each piece is a celebration of the subtle details that connect us to the world around us.
