“Suggestivism” Group Exhibition
My “Where Crows Die” painting will be a part of a cool group exhibition . Join in the fun next Saturday, February 5, as an international array of artists tempt the larger art conversation with an outstanding visual array of works in one of Southern California’s taste maker institutions. Cal State University’s cutting-edge museum arm, Grand Central Art Center, will present a comprehensive survey exhibition (curated by yours truly) that explores and documents a select section of modern contemporary artists which make up the vibrant core of creativity existing in the current art world.
There will be special edition iPad skins available by our friends at GelaSkins, with funds going to charity. And the opening festivities will be hosted by Planet illogica, with goodies like premium chocolates, champagne and other fun surprises - with Hurley adding their trademark coolness to the mix joined by the fine folks at Juxtapoz. Also expect a handsome volume on the subject of Suggestivism to appear in the upcoming weeks from the esteemed Gingko Press and GCAC.
Below is all the info.
SUGGESTIVISM
CSUF Grand Central Art Center / Santa Ana, CA
125 N. Broadway / Santa Ana, CA 92701
February 05 - April 17, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 5, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Sponsors: GelaSkins, Hurley, Gingko Press, Juxtapoz, Planet illogica
Main Art Gallery Suggestivism features over fifty contemporary artists whose work is inherently ambiguous, and organic in process. Curator Nathan Spoor believes they follow the ideals of “Suggestivism.” The term Suggestivism in art was first used in the late nineteenth century describing the organic process of making art, the loose mark-making, and the ambiguous narrative. Early modern art can be seen as examples of Suggestivism. However, Spoor’s contemporary examples begin with the organic process and follow through with ambiguous narratives, but the artwork is tightly rendered, and illustrative.
Conceptually speaking, the term suggestivism refers to the ability of an individual to pursue their purpose with an amplified understanding and sensitivity. The artists involved represent precisely this - a wave of purpose, working within the more fluid aspects of narrative or figurative arenas. Through the mere power of suggestion, the magic is transferred from one to another, engaging the world at large from the most vivid and evocative of visual realms. - Nathan Spoor, Curator
Featured Artists: Esao Andrews, Carrie Ann Baade, Sandow Birk, Michael Brown, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Dave Cooper, Bob Dob, Thomas Doyle, Ron English, Alex Gross, Robert Hardgrave, Naoto Hattori, Femke Hiemstra, Gregory Jacobsen, Audrey Kawasaki, Andy Kehoe, Kris Kuksi, Darren LeGallo, Kris Lewis, Francesco LoCastro, Jason Maloney, Mars-1/Mario Martinez. Chris Mars, Dalek James Marshall, Dan May, Elizabeth McGrath, Jeff McMillan, Tara McPherson, Mia, David Molesky, Brendan Monroe, Scott Musgrove, Nathan Ota, Michael Page, Kevin Peterson, James Roper, Chris Ryniak, Bob Schneider, Todd Schorr, Greg Simkins, Skinner, Jeff Soto, Nathan Spoor, CR Stecyk III, Heidi Taillefer, Joe Vaux, Nicola Verlato, Oliver Vernon, Eric White, Robin Williams, Martin Wittfooth, Chandler Wood, Chet Zar
