Trine hosting artists for ‘Creative Life’ event

The Humanities Institute at Trine University will host a discussion on Thursday, Nov. 6, with two professional artists about their work as well as how anyone can bring more creativity and inspiration into their life.

“The Creative Life: Part I” will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Wells Theater inside Taylor Hall on the Trine campus and will feature artists Greg Mendez and Sarah Zimmer.

The event is free and open to the public.

Mendez’s works have regularly been featured in downtown Angola displays. Currently, one of his sculptures is in front of The Brokaw Theater and another with small dancers is on the corner of Elizabeth and Maumee streets.

He received an B.F.A. in sculpture at the University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His sculptures have been included in many juried public displays throughout the United States, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards.

In addition to permanently placed public works and commissions, he participates in community development by promoting public art on a local level and is a key contributor and organizer for the Decatur Sculpture Tour.

Zimmer received a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, a Post-Baccalaureate from Studio Art Centers International, Florence, Italy, and an M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Much of her attention goes to increasing appreciation for the arts through teaching art appreciation, architecture appreciation and photography courses at Trine.

The Humanities Institute promotes an appreciation of the arts and humanities within Trine University and throughout the community.