TRADITION AND CONCEPT BRIDGED:  ART EXHIBITION APRIL 13-30; ARTISTS RECEPTION APRIL 14 AT HYDE ART GALLERY

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April 13, 2009 (El Cajon)--The Grossmont College Art Council presents “Traditon and Concept Bridged”, a ceramic exhibition by two very accomplished artists, Joanne Hayakawa and Kouta Shimazaki.

“To term this exhibition a ceramics exhibition is to pare this collection of artwork down to it’s most minimal definition,” the gallery’s announcement states. “Even to use the title “Tradition and Concept Bridged” constitutes a very broad brush painting a very complex selection of work.  The body of work by these two artists transcends the archaic thinking and production of art (especially in the ceramics world) which divided tradition from concept. 

The art in this exhibition inherently creates a meditative response.  Whether we view one of Joanne’s ghostly birds wrapped in some elegant state of bondage or we study the grace and beauty of one of Kouta’s vessels, there is a sense that the work is truly complete and something well worth an extended look.  Both of these artists have created forms which inspire and go beyond just being objects.”

The exhibition will run from April 13 – April 30, 2009. The opening event to recognize the artists is scheduled for April 14th from 7-9 p.m.  The Gallery hours are: Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Gallery is CLOSED Friday to Sunday and legal Holidays.  Admission is free. Parking is available during the exhibition with the purchase of a permit from the vending machine in lot #1F.  Complimentary parking is available ONLY on the evening of the opening in lot #1.  Vehicles must be parked in designated parking stalls.  The Gallery is located in the 200 Building Main Quad at Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon.


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