WILSON, N.C. — August 11, 2025 — Barton Art Galleries presents “Reminisce,” an exhibition by Susan Fecho, opening Thursday, Sept. 4. An opening reception is scheduled for that evening from 5 to 7 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m. The exhibition will run through Oct. 3 in the Case Art Building on Barton College’s campus. Admission to both the exhibition and reception is free, and all community members are welcome.
Fecho, who taught in Barton College’s art department for 28 years before retiring this past spring, has inspired and mentored generations of student artists. “Reminisce” celebrates her artistic journey and honors the lasting creative impact she has made on the Barton community.
For additional information or to reserve a time to visit, please contact Maureen O’Neill, director of exhibitions and educational programming, at [email protected] or 252-399-6476. Barton Art Galleries requests visitors to make a reservation in advance of their planned visit. Individual and small group tours may be scheduled by reservation, and evening and weekend times may also be scheduled by request.
About the Artist
Susan Fecho holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from East Carolina University and studied at Goldsmiths College in England and the Jan van Eyck Academie in Holland. She continued postgraduate studies through Northern Illinois University, the Penland School of Crafts, the Humboldt Field Research Institute of Maine, and the North Carolina Botanical Gardens.
A trained printmaker, designer, and illustrator, Fecho combines collaged papers, fabric, and both traditional and digital images to create richly layered artwork. She is fascinated by the layering and coloration of elements and often leaves layers translucent to enhance texture. Historic iconography informs her work, as she researches symbols and architectural elements related to culture and genre.
“Storytelling is at the core of my work,” Fecho says. “The collaged surface is a mode of telling stories, expressing feelings, and sharing imagery.”
Born in Virginia and a longtime resident of North Carolina, Fecho has more than three decades of professional experience. Her art studio and gallery, Fecho Designs, is located in historic downtown Tarboro, where she lives with her husband, Scott. They have one son and three grandchildren.
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