Born in St. Louis and a graduate of Saint Louis University and the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Puleo's career in advocacy, education and art was cut short by her death from a brain tumor in 1996 at the age of 32. A noticeable shift occurs from the earlier photographs taken during the 1980s, in which the images reflect the formal aspects of composition and design, to her later work of the 1990s, when she begins to record what she sees as a true document, putting content over style. Puleo was awarded the 1995 U.S. Catholic Award for furthering the cause of women in the Catholic church. Her photographs have appeared in books by former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff and Nicaraguan poet Ernesto Cardenal. Puleo's work is on display through Jan. 31.
Admission is free.