The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Impressions By Color and Water
An exhibition of paintings by Nella Seward
December 8, 2025 through 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.
The 4th Annual Radiation Oncology Art Show
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.
Curated by : Andreea Dimofte
October 20, 2025 through December 5, 2025
Opening Reception on Friday November 7th, from 5:00PM-7:00PM
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Fragments of Reality
An Exhibition of Photographs
Philip A. Rea
April 28th - August 29th, 2025
Next Generation Art: by the Children of Penn Faculty & Staff
Curated by Andreea Dimofte
March 7th, 2025 - April 10th 2025
TRANSFORMATIONS
Paintings
John D. Woolsey
January 14th, 2025 - March 7th, 2025
November 8, 2024:
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Overcoming the Horror of Illness: Paintings & Etchings
September 13, 2024:
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
Landscapes
An Exhibition of Paintings
Rebecca Jacob
September 14th - November 8th 2024
The Burrison Gallery Presents:
An Exhibition of Photographs
Philip A.Rea
June 5th - September 13th 2024
