Committing one of the seven deadly sins according to the Catholic Church will destroy one’s grace and charity. What will these seven accomplished artists from around the globe divulge for you in the “Seven Deadly Sins” exhibition? Surely those who are lusting to attend will soon be spreading their conjectures around campus.

From the early 14th century, European artists were incorporating the seven deadly sins into their creations: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.

“The concept of ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ seems far-fetched now a days to most people” says Beate Bermann-Enn, curator of the exhibition which is to be held Sept. 6 – Oct.1 in room D-101 and the Gallery Courtyard.

The opening reception was Thursday Sept. 6 from 5-7 p.m., and included five of the seven artists exhibited and a presentation by Art History Professor Beate Bermann-Enn.

The artists, Phyllis Davidson, Marianela de la Hoz, Peter Zokosky, Doug Sutherland, Gene Flores, Henning von Berg, and Alexia Markarian, are from all over the United States and even as far as Germany.

Henning Von Berg, who is a resident of Los Angeles spends half of the year at his home country of Germany, while spending the other 6 months out of the year venturing to landscapes throughout California.

When asked if he sees his work as a tool for communication, Henning replied, “[Absolutely,] yes. Several of my public art happenings inspired discussions about traditions, taboos, gender play, laws, and tolerance.”

Von Berg considers “character portraits” and “nude studies” his favorite themes to shoot.

From the ancient medium of egg tempera to a video projection flashing the political sins of society, we can expect to see a bold twist of surrealism portraying the Cardinal Sins.