Farrin Chwalkowski is a college professor, she is currently teaching various art and design courses at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. Previously she taught at Rhode Island School of Design. She became interested in pattern and symbolism since her childhood which started with carpet design. She found her way to Harvard where she worked on her research on Religions, Cultures and Symbolism, in which was published: “Symbols in Arts, Religion-Culture: The Soul of Nature.. Her Artworks and design work are inspired by religion, nature, culture, life’s experience and interests so, in a sense, they are autobiographical. She is part of several art organizations such as Salmagundi Club, National Association of Women artist