Ventura County Star
January 26, 2008
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"First Fridays Ventura Art Exhibits and Receptions"
by Christine Beirne
Durazo Performs at Upfront Gallery
Copyright ©2008 Durazo. All rights reserved.
Upfront Gallery - presents "Quotidian Inc." a group exhibition featuring artists Roman de Salvo, Martin Durazo, Debbie Hu Ricks, Ichiro Irie, Chris Tallon. The exhibit's theme addresses consumer consumption and its influence in contemporary art. The exhibit either makes use of or makes a strong reference to materials and objects from quotidian life. Artists throughout the centuries have examined the subject of everyday life; the Dutch still life painters of the 1600's, 19th century realist painters, Marcel Duchamp and the Dadaists, and America's most noted and historical artist, Andy Warhol. Today the use of household materials in the elaboration of sculptural objects and installations is an almost ubiquitous practice, with artists like Jason Rhoades b. July 9, 1965 d. August 1, 2006, Jessica Stockholder, and Gabriel Orozco sharing the international limelight in this genre. Closing Reception Feb. 1. Upfront Gallery 267 S. Laurel Street, Ventura 805.340.1448 www.upfrontgallery.org
***Show extended through February 8, 2008***
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