Three Exhibitions about Community open June 10
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When:
June 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2017-06-10T18:00:00-07:00
2017-06-10T21:00:00-07:00
Where:
Palos Verdes Art Center
5504 Crestridge Rd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
USA
5504 Crestridge Rd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
USA
Cost:
Free
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Mantecore by Justin Favela
Join us June 10 at PVAC when we open three exhibitions that celebrate community with a reception, 6-9pm.
JUSTIN FAVELA: Gracias, Gracias, Thank You, Thank You!
On view June 10 – July 9, 2017
Following a tradition of social commentary practiced by notable Latino artists such as Coco Fusco, John Jota Leaños, and Alejandro Diaz, Justin Favela’s pinata-shaped sculptures meld memory with humor to reveal difficult to communicate experiences of identity and place.
His exhibition at PVAC presents pieces from his current body of work that has recently been exhibited at many venues in his home state of Nevada including
Tilting The Basin: Contemporary Art in Nevada, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno; and is currently on view in Mi Tierra: Contemporary Artists Explore Place, Denver Art Museum.
Justin Favela creates enigmatic works of art through the very DIY medium of piñatas made from just cardboard, paper, and glue. Based in Las Vegas, Favela’s work plays with concepts of Southwestern Chicano culture and the traditional Mexican Catholic interpretation of the piñata … He literally elevates the piñata to a high art context. – makezine.com
Sound sculpture components of PLAY in progress
PLAY: New Work by Silvie Deutsch
June 10 – July 9, 2019
PLAY, an installation of interactive sound sculpture, offers the conditions for play and community. Constructed specifically for PVAC, the installation contains seven harp-shaped string instruments that line the walls, are suspended in space, or recline on the floor. During the opening reception, musicians will perform music at several times throughout the evening. All visitors are invited to touch and play the artwork. Accompanying the sculptures is a series of drawings made to blueprint the sculptures’ construction.
Deutsch earned an M.F.A. from UC Irvine and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. She lives and works in Los Angeles.
Deutsch is the recipient of the 2016 Beverly G. Alpay Scholarship, which made this exhibition possible.
PVAC Faculty Exhibition
June 10 – August 19, 2017
Showcasing the talent of the community of artists who teach at The Studio School and Youth Studio at Palos Verdes Art Center / Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, the Faculty Exhibition presents new works in diverse media, including: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Glass, Textiles & Design.
“At The Studio School at Palos Verdes Art Center we believe in the power of art to ignite the imagination and be an agent for change. We stand united with our artists, educators, and students in support of a democracy that celebrates diversity, promotes understanding, exhibits compassion and nurtures the creative spirit of our community. We are deeply committed to providing a welcoming environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, or ability. Our mission is to provide equal access to arts for all.”