The Bart Luedeke Center (BLC) art gallery will have over 100 of Brodsky’s etchings, entitled Memoir of an Assimilated Family. The BLC will be the home of the artist Judith Brodsky’s artwork on Sept. 26 continuing through to Oct. 26.

In a recent conversation with Harry I. Naar, professor of the Fine Arts department at Rider, Brodsky commented that her collection is meant to be a reflection of life.

“People do not look at it right away as artwork,” said Naar, “but more as curiosity.”

When first entering the art gallery, the viewers might look at the artwork as plain old photographs, but the images go far beyond that, according to Naar.

“It’s important for people to realize these are not photographs,” he said.

Instead, these are etchings, which require a great deal of hard and unique work, all done by hand.

“She developed the images to what she really wanted,” said Naar.

Brodsky uses computers to help her manipulate pictures to their desired look. She also added images together to create a look that she wanted. Many people are very unaware of the hard, as well as time consuming, efforts that go into each etching.

It is quite fascinating to see each etching and discover that each has its own story to tell.

“It’s pretty exciting to read; it’s almost as though you are reading a book,” said Naar. “You feel as though you’re a part of the world she’s telling about.”

Naar also commented on the set up of the gallery. Unlike previous years, the etchings were set up close together, partly because of the large amount that Brodsky has. Another reason they are close, which is the more emotional aspect, is to draw the audience in, so the show “becomes more environmental,” said Naar.

Naar said that everybody will find someway to relate with the artwork. It will touch a person’s soul and interact with their emotions. Everybody will find someway to relate, whether it be to a sibling or a parent. In this gallery there is the aroma of nostalgia.

“That is what Judy wants,” said Naar. “She wants you to rethink of your own photos, to make you remember and recollect your memories.”

Brodsky will be hosting an artist talk on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the art gallery. This informal information session will start off with Naar giving a brief introduction to the public about Brodsky. Afterwards Brodsky will elaborate on topics of her work, as well as host a question and answer session.

“She is a terrific speaker,” said Naar.

The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday’s noon to 4 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.