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Help OC's Backhausdance Get To New York

Orange County's own Backhausdance is raising funds to fly 11 dancers and a small staff to New York City to perform two full nights of repertory at Joyce SoHo. They've been invited to perform as part of an amazing dance series.

I've (Chris) have seen them perform locally several times and they are group OC should be proud of and should support.

Bauckhausdance are one of only seven companies from all of North America invited to Joyce SoHo. Please lend a hand.

You can make a donation over at KickStarter

OsCene 2010 Artist Line-Up Announced

OsCene 2010 curator Grace Kook-Anderson announced Wednesday the 49 visual artists who will be included in Laguna Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition OsCene 2010: Contemporary Art and Culture in OC. The exhibition is slated for February 21-May 16, 2010 at Laguna Art Museum.

 
Highlighting local Orange County artists, OsCene 2010 will feature painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, multi-media installations, video, architecture, performance, and design. This year, OsCene is extending to Long Beach and San Pedro, often considered the blurred boundary between Orange and Los Angeles counties.
 
“Despite the geographical framework that OsCene 2010 takes on, it's exciting to see the range of artists in this exhibition with diverse backgrounds and practices. There will definitely be some threads of dialogue between these different artists and their works,” said curator Grace Kook-Anderson.

OsCene 2004 at Laguna Art Museum was the first survey of Orange County artists in over 20 years and was produced for a second time at the Museum in 2006.
 
Film and video artists will be announced by guest film curator Keiko Beatie January 11, 2010.
 
OsCene 2010 Artists
 

Robert Allen and Antoinette LaFarge
Stephanie Bachiero
Barbara Berk
Wolfgang  Bloch
Cheeming Boey
Sierra Brown
Ryan Callis
Kendell Carter
Jennifer Celio
Kyle Chew
Cheryl Cotman
Preston Daniels
Diana Donaldson
Cheryl Ekstrom
Julie Easton
Rebecca Erbstoesser
McLean Fahnestock
Shannon Faseler
Joe Forkan
Jeff Foye
Jocelyn Foye
Suvan Geer
Gina Genis
Ed Gomez
Darren Hostetter
Jim Jenkins
Virginia Katz
Dameon Lester
Robert Mah
James Miller
Brad J. Moore
Nobuhito Nishigawara
Naida Osline
Ya'el Pedroza
Andrew Printer
Robin Repp
Molly Schulps
Betsy Seder
Jennifer Shaw
Fran Siegel
Ali Smith
Noah Thomas
Melissa Thomson
Timothy Tompkins
James Verbicky
Suzanne Walsh
Yasuko
Jenny Yurshansky

 
About OsCene 2010
In the face of international biennials, world-wide art fairs, and attention to the ever-changing cities of the next “it” place for art and artists, OsCene 2010 features the works of 49 artists and aims to look at regionalism, a term that has, in the last five years, taken on negative connotations. In this wave of international focus, it is worth being reminded of the art making practices taking place in our near surroundings; looking at art being made here and now. Orange County is an amalgam of characteristics: tourist attraction; nature preserves; notably politically conservative yet also the birthplace of many ska/punk music bands; master planned communities; diverse demographics; 34 incorporated cities, the oldest being Anaheim (1870) and Aliso Viejo the most recent (2001); and the important port locations of Long Beach and San Pedro. Similarly, the works produced by artists are equally diverse and sometimes conflicting. OsCene 2010 aims to represent this multiplicity of a locale shown through the works of diverse artists.

WIRED Magazine and Rado present FOUR PILLARS at The Box

 
 
WIRED Magazine and Rado Switzerland present a special reveal and exhibition opening at 
 The Box gallery.  Featuring works by artists Jane Bauman, Robert Brown, Joseph Hawa, 
  and Jim Jenkins, this collection will open at the Costa Mesa gallery on 
 Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. 
 The exhibition will run through January 9, 2010.
 Together for the first time, these four pillars of the contemporary 
 Southern California art community will present their work in an inimitable exhibition that 
 explores unique and unusual concepts of design and material. 

Performance Piece: Soraya Fallah & Cklara Moradian @ GCAC

This last last Saturday the Social Justice Collaborative of Pepperdine University presented a panel in conjunction with the Hidden Wounds/Paper Bullets exhibition at the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Ca. Part of the the panel was a one act performance piece by artists Soraya Fallah & Cklara Moradian.It's a powerful 9 minute piece:

Coming Soon!! Finishing School in OsCene

Finishing School is working on a new project combining Laguna, Venice and many participants.  Check out Laguna Art Museum's blog for more info: http://lagunaartmuseum.blogspot.com/ 

CALL FOR ENTRIES!!

The City of Brea Art Gallery has a call for entries for Made in California.  This exhibition will be juried by Grace Kook-Anderson, curator atLaguna Art Museum, with monetary awards from $500-$100.  

All artwork must be from the past two years and cannot be craft or functional.  Acceptable media include: oil, watercolor, acrylic,  drawings, mixed media, graphics, photography, video and sculpture (sculpture must weigh less than 50 lbs.)

A $15 entry fee is required for each artwork.  

To submit work for consideration the gallery requires:

1. Check or money order payable to “City of Brea”
2. cd with minimum 4” x 5” 300 dpi image of each entry, labeled with artist’s full name and title of each entry
3. entry form (you can pick one up from select galleries throughout OC or print one out from: http://www.cityofbrea.net/images/default/citydocs/CommSvc/Prospectus_web.pdf)
4. self-addressed stamped envelope for notification of jury decision and return of cd.
   

Entry deadline is Monday, January 25.
Notification of acceptance into show is Thursday, February 11.
Artwork needs to be received by Friday March 11.
Reception and awards on Saturday, March 27.

Not Los Angeles - Taco Ride

So last night while my wife went to watch some vampire movie with a cute boy, Courtney Conlon and I grabbed our bikes and ran up to the FOCA space in Chinatown to participate in Brian Boyer's Not Los Angeles - Taco Ride which was part of his current exhibit New Atlas at the FOCA space. Many art world aficionado's were there like curator/artist Marshall Astor, Artist Jeff Foye, Painter Devon Tsuno, FS instigator Ed Giardina, artist Macha Suzuki and of course MOCA's lovely Andrea Stang. As usual I had a blast. It was a great night for a ride and I had a taco at all three spots. I even ventured, with Courtney, to try a "stomach" taco. All of which is captured in the accompanying video. (some pics stolen from Devon) Enjoy..

-Chris

Not Los Angeles - Taco Ride from Dharma Bum on Vimeo.

Jeremy Fish @ LAM

Fecal Face has a nice set of photos from Jeremy Fish's recent opening at LAM. Enjoy.

Now Showing! Alex Grey at OCC

 

I do not know why I bother posting images.  Any picture I have seen has not done Alex Grey’s work justice.  Grey is far more than the commercial, psychedelic artist he may appear to be; he is a master figure painter, educated anatomist, and a perfectionist-he was touching up one of his paintings during the opening reception.  And, yes, he did the album cover for Tool’s 10,000 Days.

The Art of Alex Grey at the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion at Orange Coast College showcases the various styles Grey has explored in his 40+ years as an artist.  The smaller gallery features a lifetime of self portraits in all media while the other is more like a temple for his Sacred Mirrors, both of which need to be seen in person to appreciate.  Grey’s attention to detail, glowing colors, fearless scale, layered imagery, and illustration of the figure is inspiring.  Lastly, the exhibition is free.

The Art of Alex Grey, November 14 - December 18, 2009, OCC Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion, 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92701

-Krystal

 

Opening @ OCCCA This Saturday Night

A show displaying artwork of OCCCA's interns, as well as the work of three additional undergraduate artists from Chapman University will open this Saturday night.

Show Runs: November 19-29 
Opening Reception: November 21 at 6pm.

Opening This Weekend: What's The Rush?

 

Fifty years ago designers Charles and Ray Eames assembled 22,000 images of common objects for Glimpses of the U.S.A., a film presented at the American National Exhibition in Moscow.  Despite any language barriers among the international audience, Glimpses of the U.S.A. successfully illustrated a thriving, post-war America because of the universality of the objects being shown.

What’s The Rush? Topics On Convenience assembles an international group of artists who also draw inspiration from common objects.  Visually, their work is reminiscent of the emerging pop artists of the fiftiess and sixties, with the Eames’ talent for visual storytelling. 

What separates the artworks in this exhibition from these past examples is the hectic world these artists are describing.  The objects seen in this exhibit are designed for convenience in our fast-paced world. Some items, like cell phones did not even exist fifty years ago, while others, like fast food packaging, had barely begun to affect the culture. 

Through photography, sculpture, and painting a larger-than-life focus is placed on side effects of our culture illustrating ideas of wasteful living, laziness, anxiety, and branding.  We hope this exhibition offers opportunities for discussion on pressing issues about our culture's love affair for all things convenient.

Krystal Glasman & Elizabeth C. Tallman   co-curators

 

What's The Rush? Topics On Convenience opens at the CSU Fullerton Main Art Gallery, Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 5-8pm.

Featured artists: Susan Jane Belton, Derek Buckner, Chris Jordan, Kevin Landers, Henriette Sonne, Maya Sutter, and Chris Wright

 

The 5 Deadly Senses at The Box

The 5 Deadly Senses is the newest series from Jophen Stein. Using both humor and poignant intimacy, Stein narrates a story of exploration and progress through work inspired by Hollywood musicals and motifs reminiscent of early Romantic Comedies.



This collection of narrative paintings will open at the Costa Mesa gallery on Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM. The exhibition will run through December 5, 2009.

Janice Lowry Gothold - RIP

Gustavo Arellano has a nice post remembering Janice Lowry Gothold at the OC Weekly. Janice was an exceptional artist who was based in Santa Ana and will be missed. Rumor has it that there is a book project detailing Janice's work in development at Grand Central Press. Stay tuned.

Hoff Foundation Announces 3rd Quarter Awards

October 6th, 2009: 

The Hoff Foundation announced today that it will award quarterly grants totaling $1,500 to the following Artists based in Orange County and Long Beach.

 

Gordon Winiemko & Jeff Foye: $500 for exhibition support.

Jennifer Celio: $500 for material support.

Andre Woodward: $500 for exhibition support.

The Hoff Foundation is a private arts foundation formed in 2008 with a commitment to and passion for the arts. Since its inception The Hoff Foundation has distributed $16,500 to various individual artists and arts organizations. More information about The Hoff Foundation and how the grants are awarded can be obtained at their website located at www.thehofffoundation.org.

For more information please visit www.thehofffoundation.org or call 714-767-5861

Jerry Burchfield Remembered

On September 11, 2009, an Orange County artist passed away.  Photographer, and Educator Jerry Burchfield died of colon cancer.   He was a member of the Legacy Project, and taught at Cypress College, Saddleback College, and Orange Coast College.  His amazing career includes documenting the El Toro Marine Base, saving Laguna Canyon, and establishing a successful gallery-he put the B in BC Space. 

Burchfield’s work in the OC art scene never ceased as he was battling illness.  Two upcoming exhibitions-which Burchfield worked on until his recent death-illustrate his passion for not only creating his own art but supporting other artists as well.

In February, the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA. will host a group exhibit highlighting over 30 years of exhibitions and performances by the BC Space Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA.  Established by Mark Chamberlin and Jerry Burchfield in 1973, BC Space is the oldest established gallery in Orange County. Located in Laguna Beach, the space began as a facility for developing high quality photographs; it quickly morphed into the first venue in Southern California to feature fine art photography. Over the years, the exhibitions evolved to represent a range of media and became increasingly political in scope: addressing national, international, and local issues. For example, The Laguna Canyon Project garnered national media attention, involved thousands of Southern California residence, and ultimately saved the canyon from development.

More recently, Biola University will honor Burchfield with A Tribute to the Life & Art of Jerry Burchfield.  What was originally meant to be an exhibition focusing on the relationship between man and nature, quickly turned into a retrospective of Burchfield’s work.  The exhibition opens Tuesday, September 22, 2009, with a reception from 7-10pm.  The following week, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 a memorial will be held in the Mayers Auditorium where family and friends can attend and speak.