Visit the Central Library April 15 – June 27 to explore fairy houses created by patrons of all ages alongside the natural assemblage works in Common Things Transformed by Teresa Schreiber Werth in our new Magic in the Moss exhibit. On display in the Rundel Memorial Library building, Anthony Mascioli Gallery (1st floor). Exhibit reception May 10, 2025, from 11 AM – 12 PM
About the Fairy Houses
A whimsical exhibit of fairy houses created by library patrons of all ages from around the Rochester/Monroe County community to be on display this spring. Houses were created at home or at school using natural and nature-inspired materials. Each one tells a unique story inspired by its creator.
Graphics to support the Magic in the Moss exhibit were created by RIT students Sevinch Abdullayeva, Julian Howland, Kennedy Intihar, & Emelia McCalla of professor Zenab Bastawala’s Experiential Design class.
Common Things Transformed Artist Statement
My objective is to offer viewers a fresh perspective on common things transformed! When the “pandemic dust” settled, I realized a new and unexpected connection with nature. I began making original artwork composed almost exclusively of natural elements such as catalpa, mesquite, and lotus pods, fern fronds, pine cones, tree bark, burnt wood, driftwood, seashells, acorns & feathers. In addition to these natural materials, I use paint, fabric, vintage jewelry, second-hand frames, and unusual objects to provide context.
When people look at my artwork, I hope they begin to see these natural elements differently, these dried remnants of once-green and living things that live on as expressions of beauty, even as they have, in a sense, “died.” My objective is to transform these disparate pieces into assemblages that are fresh, unique, and expressive.
