CSUCI
Art Gallery, Ventura
CURRENT
EXHIBITIONS
In
"The Vault" Exhibition Space: November 6-29, 2009
Christine Brand - "Natural Transcendence”
Opening reception: Friday Nov 6 from 6-9PM
Throughout the Gallery: Continued Group Exhibition of CSUCI
Students, Alumni and Faculty
| Christine
Brand's paintings focus
on taking small aspects of nature and capturing the beauty that
was perhaps overlooked or unseen at first glance.Through her hyper-realist
painting style, the work magnifies the subject matter as the paintings
transcend realism approaching the point of becoming lyrical abstraction.
Intriguing colors and shapes found in nature inspire Christine's
painting process of blending the pigment on the canvas to create
richness and depth. Her inspiration is as much about the process
of painting as it is about her profound connection with nature. |
 Christine Brand, "Unearthed" 2008 24 X 24 inches, Oil on Canvas.  Christine Brand, "November Leaves in Merced River" 2009 36 x 14 inches, Oil on Canvas |
 Christine Brand gathering information and inspiration -------------- |
| The CSUCI Art Program thanks Mark and Kathy Hartley for their generous donation of the Ventura gallery space to the University. This high-profile exhibition venue is an amazing opportunity for CSUCI students and alumni to showcase their talents. Art sales from the first month have been quite healthy and the Ventura community has really stepped up to help support this exciting new cultural venture in the downtown area.  CSUCI
Art Gallery, Ventura at the corner of Main St.and California St.,
Downtown, Ventura, CA |
 CSUCI Art Gallery, Ventura: Old-world architecture meets contemporary art |
 CSUCI Art student interns and alumni operate the gallery under the direction of Jack Reilly, Chair of the CSUCI Art Program. Pictured L to R - David Ibanez, Mary Hunter, Emma Fortini, Christophe Bourely (Professor), Sarah Coles, Jacqui Goglia, Jack Reilly, Kelsey Huggins, Rachel Luciani |
 CSUCI
President Richard Rush greets Jack Reilly, Art Program Chair at
the grand opening of the CSUCI Art Gallery Ventura. |
The
CSUCI Art Gallery, Ventura primarily features selected
artwork by CSUCI students, alumni and faculty as well as thematic shows
featuring invited guest artists of local, national and international
stature. CSUCI Art student interns and alumni operate the gallery under
the direction of Jack Reilly, Chair of the CSUCI Art Program.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday -Thursday 12-
4PM, Friday and Saturday 12-9PM, Sunday 12-4PM, Closed Monday and Tuesday.
CSUCI Art Gallery, Ventura
21 California Street (at the corner of California St. and Main st.)
Venura, CA 93001
For more information: 805-437-8570, FAX: 805-437-8572
Email: art@csuci.edu
Map
to CSUCI Art Gallery, Ventura
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go to: BROOME LIBRARY Gallery, CSUCI Campus.
go to: CSUCI EXHIBITIONS GALLERY, Camarillo, CA
Gallery Submission Policy
If you wish to have work reviewed or propose an exhibition, please send
a CD with 10-20 jpeg images, annotated image list, resume, and exhibition
proposal to:
CSUCI Exhibitions
Art Department
California State University Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012