An exhibit of artworks by Al Shull, professor of art, called “Narrative” is currently on display in the Kathy Sacks Art Gallery at Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn., through April 28. There are 24 works consisting of paintings, drawings and prints in the exhibit. On March 23, Professor Shull will speak at an opening reception as well as spend the day with art students at the university.

“I work in thematic series often involving the human figure,” says Al. “I have an interest in traditional media and techniques as they have been used throughout history; especially in the Italian Renaissance and Baroque time periods. I am, at heart, a traditionalist with a German expressionist nature. My art is very egocentric in nature because it reflects my questions about life, history and the world in which I live.

“Over the 20-plus years that I have been making art, my themes have remained constant. I still want the viewer to be impacted emotionally, intellectually and psychologically when looking upon my work. However, my technique has improved; for I am much more careful in the decisions I make throughout the creative process to create and execute a work of art.”