Gallery artist-in-residence bridges tradition, technology during workshops
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
– Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor, and Tim Wegman, student photographer
![Repko prepped pieces for future projects during his residency …](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005272_PCTo.jpg)
Repko prepped pieces for future projects during his residency …
![… and gifted three small samples destined for large-scale assemblages to Lutz and Makerspace staff Jeremiah C. Johnson and Roberta Schwenk.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005967_PCTo.jpg)
… and gifted three small samples destined for large-scale assemblages to Lutz and Makerspace staff Jeremiah C. Johnson and Roberta Schwenk.
![Gathered in the gallery lobby, workshop participants listen to instructions by the artist (second from left).](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005177_PCTo.jpg)
Gathered in the gallery lobby, workshop participants listen to instructions by the artist (second from left).
![Repko interacts with students during a “Bridging the Gaps” workshop, where participants built bridges representing the past, present and future as they relate to the artist’s work.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005203_PCTo.jpg)
Repko interacts with students during a “Bridging the Gaps” workshop, where participants built bridges representing the past, present and future as they relate to the artist’s work.
![Freshmen graphic design students Toni E. Novosel (standing at left) and Justin R. Guthrie (seated) paint their bridges in the gallery lobby.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005218_PCTo.jpg)
Freshmen graphic design students Toni E. Novosel (standing at left) and Justin R. Guthrie (seated) paint their bridges in the gallery lobby.
![Artistic experimentations](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005222_PCTo.jpg)
Artistic experimentations
![During “Digital Doorways for K-12 Art Educators,” Repko and Nicole Hoinowski, an art educator at C.E. McCall Middle School in Montoursville, prep digital files to be exported to the CNC (computer numerical control) router.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005234_PCTo.jpg)
During “Digital Doorways for K-12 Art Educators,” Repko and Nicole Hoinowski, an art educator at C.E. McCall Middle School in Montoursville, prep digital files to be exported to the CNC (computer numerical control) router.
![A cool blue hue is applied to an art educator’s wood sculpture pieces.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005254_PCTo.jpg)
A cool blue hue is applied to an art educator’s wood sculpture pieces.
![At the CNC router, Andrea McDonough, a Williamsport Area High School art educator, removes sawdust from her work-in-progress.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005266_PCTo.jpg)
At the CNC router, Andrea McDonough, a Williamsport Area High School art educator, removes sawdust from her work-in-progress.
![Art teachers at play! Montoursville Area School District educators enjoy their time in the college’s makerspace.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005285_PCTo.jpg)
Art teachers at play! Montoursville Area School District educators enjoy their time in the college’s makerspace.
![The “Digital Practices for College Students” workshop in the makerspace explores the effect of digital fabrication tools on contemporary studio practices.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005307_PCTo.jpg)
The “Digital Practices for College Students” workshop in the makerspace explores the effect of digital fabrication tools on contemporary studio practices.
![The Pittsburgh-born artist utilizes small wooden bridges to discuss Pennsylvania’s changing industries and history of innovation.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005345_PCTo.jpg)
The Pittsburgh-born artist utilizes small wooden bridges to discuss Pennsylvania’s changing industries and history of innovation.
![Penn College students explore infinite options!](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005348_PCTo.jpg)
Penn College students explore infinite options!
![Like puzzle pieces, small wood cutouts are combined to create larger sculptures (like the one in the background).](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/6005371_PCTo.jpg)
Like puzzle pieces, small wood cutouts are combined to create larger sculptures (like the one in the background).
![The blur of patrons moving among Repko's imaginative pieces marks a Nov. 7 gallery reception.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6730_PCTo.jpg)
The blur of patrons moving among Repko's imaginative pieces marks a Nov. 7 gallery reception.
![Surrounded by striking examples of his work, Repko talks to guests about the exhibit's genesis.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6732_PCTo.jpg)
Surrounded by striking examples of his work, Repko talks to guests about the exhibit's genesis.
![Visitors are greeted by](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6751_PCTo.jpg)
Visitors are greeted by "All Hail" near the exhibit's entrance.
![Lutz introduces Repko as a prelude to the artist's gallery talk.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6771_PCTo.jpg)
Lutz introduces Repko as a prelude to the artist's gallery talk.
![Apropos the college's hands-on focus, Repko employs tactility with](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6802_PCTo.jpg)
Apropos the college's hands-on focus, Repko employs tactility with "Portamento."
![Roger D. Shipley (left), an emeritus professor of art at Lycoming College, joins Penn College art faculty David A. Stabley (center) and Keith A. Vanderlin.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6817_PCTo.jpg)
Roger D. Shipley (left), an emeritus professor of art at Lycoming College, joins Penn College art faculty David A. Stabley (center) and Keith A. Vanderlin.
![Repko talks with Frederick T. Gilmour – a professional artist, retired college employee and alumnus – and grandson Beckett Gilmour around the tabletop 2017 creation,](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6829_PCTo.jpg)
Repko talks with Frederick T. Gilmour – a professional artist, retired college employee and alumnus – and grandson Beckett Gilmour around the tabletop 2017 creation, "Bend."
![Industrial design students Dylan R. Baley (left), of Corning, N.Y., and Ben G. Pace, of Murrysville, contemplate](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6860_PCTo.jpg)
Industrial design students Dylan R. Baley (left), of Corning, N.Y., and Ben G. Pace, of Murrysville, contemplate "Crescendo."
![A maquette rests against a subsequent larger sculpture in the makerspace.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6882_PCTo.jpg)
A maquette rests against a subsequent larger sculpture in the makerspace.
![Joey M. Morrin, a graphic design student, at work/play in the makerspace](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2019/11/750_6885_PCTo.jpg)
Joey M. Morrin, a graphic design student, at work/play in the makerspace