Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix, AZ. -- October 26, 2009 -- Burton Barr Central Library will host an exhibit by Corinne Geertsen, titled "Psychological Images of Sophistication and Quirk," Nov. 10 - Jan. 3 at the library's @Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Ave.

A free artist reception, hosted by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. during the First Friday art walk on Dec. 4.

Each of Geertsen's digital paintings illustrates a parable. Working with collected images, family and personal photographs and drawings, Geertsen seamlessly combines multiple media to create quirky visual narratives.

Geertsen holds a bachelor's and a master's of fine arts from Brigham Young University.

Phoenix Public Library is a system of 15 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/phxlibrary.