“SPROUTING MIND”: This mixed media work by Alia Bensliman is featured in “From North Africa to North America,” on view October 11 through December 13 at the Silva Gallery of Art at the Pennington School. A reception is on Thursday, October 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Silva Gallery of Art at the Pennington School will host “From North Africa to North America,” an exhibition of work by Alia Bensliman, from October 11 through December 13.

A reception, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with remarks at 7 p.m.

Growing up in Tunisia in North Africa, Bensliman’s art reflects a fusion of East and West with a passion for North African, Islamic, and Amazigh art. Her drawings are full of symbols and meaning that illuminate milestones in her life and draw from both her past experiences and her everyday life. The intricate level of detail in each piece allows the viewer to discover additional details and make new interpretations each time they view a piece. In “From North Africa to North America,” Bensliman’s work mirrors her view of life and her sentiments about the current state of our world: socio-political issues, taboos, religious views, relationships, health concerns, and human rights.

Using combinations of intricate lines, shapes, and repetitive patterns, Bensliman enhances her designs with color, ink, gold and silver paint, and handmade, environmentally friendly watercolors that she creates herself. Focused on sharing her art in academic settings, Bensliman’s recent exhibits include shows at the Lawrenceville School and the Princeton University Art Museum.

The Silva Gallery is located on the school’s campus at 112 West Delaware Avenue in Pennington. For more information, call (609) 737–4133 or email SilvaGallery@pennington.org.