(CHICAGO – October 1, 2007) – Tim Arroyo, photography professor at Harrington College of Design, has been selected to be part of "The Art of Digital," an international exhibition of digital art. The showcase will run from October 6 to November 11 at San Diego’s Lyceum Theatre Gallery.

Arroyo, of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, titled his photo "Phoenix," which is a composite image from two separate photographs of smoke. The two shots were taken with a Mamiya 645 and a Leaf Aptus 17 megapixel digital back. Arroyo used Adobe Photoshop to add color and create the final composition.

"When shooting smoke, there is a moment when the smoke shows me how it wants to be photographed," said Arroyo. "In this instance, the smoke wanted to be shot as a bird, the mythological Fiery Phoenix. I simply needed to be able to see these smoke forms."

"Phoenix" is one of 83 digital prints to be featured. Some 104 pieces were selected overall in the categories of print; video and 3D sculpture from almost 3,000 entries from 40 countries. Neal Benezra, director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, juried the show.

About Harrington College

Harrington College of Design is a four-year college that offers flexible scheduling for a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design, an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interior Design or Digital Photography and a new Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design. Harrington is committed to creating the next generation of design professionals to lead and serve the global community.

Harrington has been a member of Chicago’s design and higher education communities since 1931. Located at 200 W. Madison St., Harrington seeks to foster an environment that maximizes students’ intellectual and artistic potential. The majority of the faculty is practicing interior designers, architects, photographers and fine art professionals.

Harrington is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Harrington is recognized as a private college by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and is authorized by the IBHE to confer baccalaureate and associate degrees. The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 1318, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822.

For more information, call 312.939.4975 or visit www.harringtoncollege.com.