Dr. Jerome Levkov: Scientist and Artist

A Retrospective of Four Decades of Work

August 25 – October 18, 2025

Reception | Saturday, October 18, 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery, JoAnn Mazzella Murphy ’98H Arts Center, Iona University

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Iona University is honored to present Dr. Jerome Levkov: Scientist and Artist, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of the late Dr. Jerome Levkov—an esteemed educator, accomplished chemist, and deeply thoughtful visual artist. The exhibition will be on view from August 25 through October 18, 2025, at the Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery in the JoAnn Mazzella Murphy ’98H Arts Center.

A special closing reception will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, offering the public an opportunity to reflect on Dr. Levkov’s remarkable contributions to both science and art and to experience his vibrant, expressive body of work.

Dr. Levkov earned his Ph.D. in chemistry and spent nearly four decades teaching at the collegiate level. Though his early life was rooted in scientific inquiry, his journey into the visual arts began later in life. Inspired by a formative high school visit to MoMA’s renowned The Family of Man photography exhibition, Dr. Levkov’s appreciation for the arts never left him. In his late forties, he began to sketch and paint—initially as a way to manage personal stress—and soon discovered a deep, enduring creative drive.

Working in pastel, pencil, watercolor, and ink, Dr. Levkov developed a practice that was at once observational, expressive, and deeply human. His subjects ranged from sweeping landscapes shaped by years of hiking, to the everyday poetry of New York City’s subways and neighborhoods. A longtime resident of Riverdale, NY, he drew inspiration from nature, community, and the people he encountered in daily life.

In his own words, Dr. Levkov once said, “Doing art has made me a more attentive observer of my environment, of people, nature, and situations. Turning an empty page into a story, feeling, or something interesting is quite satisfying and challenging.”

This retrospective brings together selections from over four decades of creative exploration, offering viewers a window into the rich intersection of science and art, observation and expression, intellect and intuition that defined Dr. Levkov’s life and work.

The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

Gallery Hours: Please visit our website for the most up to date information regarding gallery hours as they change each semester. Closed for school holidays. May be opened for classes earlier if needed.

Contact:
Beth Giacummo
[email protected]