The Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin & Marshall College reopened on Jan. 20 for the spring semester with an exhibition showcasing one artist's perspective on the natural world and a collaborative display by 12 artists who use collage and assemblage to express concerns of contemporary society.

"Lorien Suarez-Kanerva: Visionary Geometries" explores the intersection of geometry and nature. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors of her childhood in Venezuela and the intricate designs found in botanical structures, mineral formations, and other organisms, Suarez-Kanerva's compositions balance dynamic, free-flowing forms with an underlying sense of order. Fractals, spirals, and tessellations emerge throughout her work, echoing universal patterns found in the natural world.

"COLLECTive Concerns: Collage and Assemblage" features 12 artists' exploration of collage and assemblage as a coping mechanism, siren call, or cautionary warning for contemporary issues impacting the culture. The pieces range from collages of 1950s housewives fused with machines - crafted from vintage advertising materials - to 3D paintings built from pollutants and natural elements.

Pennsylvania German objects from the Phillips Museum's collection are also on view as part of the ongoing exhibition "Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania's Cultural Heritage."

The museum's spring exhibitions are available for the public to view through Thursday, April 23. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, except during the college's spring break from Friday, March 13, to Sunday, March 22. Admission is free. The Phillips Museum of Art is located in Steinman College Center at 628 College Ave., Lancaster. For more information, visit http://www.fandm.edu/phillips-museum.