Art 344 Graphic Design II and Art 444 Graphic Design III / Professor James Kelley / JULY 11 – AUG 21

“Lapin earned her master of fine arts degree at UCLA in 2007, and before that studied archaeology as an undergrad, noteworthy in that she takes into account a long history of art-making and her work presents itself as a record encompassing multiple strata of effort. Both the broader history and the individual record are given as unsettled data, marks and meanings densely layered but ever in suspension. This tumultuous realm has something in common with the loosely narrative, actionpacked canvases of Iva Gueorguieva, also L.A.-based. Both painters thrive on subverting resolution,purposefully denying fixed understandings of their imagery to echo the way certainties are denied to us in the larger scheme of experience and perception.”

_Leah Ollman / LA TIMES

10 Years @ Foundation Kaus Australis at the Pacific Design Center. January 26 – March 2 2012

http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/

The Huffington Post / Lisa Adams writes about CSUN Exhibition: Triangulation: Past, Present And Future a A group exhibition curated by Elizabeth Tinglof, a current M.F.A. student in the Department of Art at California State University, Northridge.

See it here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-adams/triangulation-past-presen_b_1149480.html

TRIANGULATION delineates a cross section of CSUN history and it’s influence as it relates to the past, present and future of the Department of Art. By showcasing six distinguished alumni, five faculty and five current M.F.A. students, this exhibition reveals inherent connections that have been passed on through the ether and transformed by the common filter that is the CSUN Department of Art.

The focus of this exhibition is important to the department and the larger student body, as it will expose the lineage of CSUN through history.

Artists included are: alumni Lynn Aldrich, Doug Edge, Scott Grieger, Wayne Healy, Michael C. McMillen and Jeffrey Vallance; core faculty members Samantha Fields, Lesley Krane, Michelle Rozic, Christian Tedeschi and Joy VonWolffersdorff; current M.F.A. students Jenny Donaire, Ashley Hagen, Shilla Shakoori, Elizabeth Tinglof and Emily Wiseman.

Professor Laurel Long has illustrated a picture book, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. It was released this October 2011 for the holiday season by Dial Books for Young Readers.

The New York Times (November 13, 2011 Book review section) wrote:
“Here’s a song whose lyrics everyone knows and that therefore demands something spectacular to distinguish it. This version, sumptuously illustrated by Long certainly delivers. Each spread has its own elegant palette, elaborately bordered like an early Renaissance tableau, making even three French hens feel like a gift that might be desirable. An image of nine Botticelli women dancing amid topiary animals and fairy lit trees is sure to enchant.”

Video:Digital Walk 2011

On December 8th 2011 the CSUN Art Department courtyards will be transformed for a one-night only showcase of digital video, other digital artworks/animations/ design/images and experimental light-sound installations. Indoor and outdoor projection stations will give viewers a chance to experience a large variety of video and digital works. This student, faculty and department sponsored biennial celebrates the diversity of ideas and technology. Works will be curated by David Callaghan and Niku Kashef.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION
WHAT: 2011 Video:Digital Walk
WHEN: December 8, 2011 5:30-8:30p
WHERE: CSUN Art Department Courtyards

Measure for Measure is an unprecedented all-media exhibition conceptualized and curated by globally renowned Harvard physicist Dr. Lisa Randall. Celebrated artist Lia Halloran co-curated this innovative project. Los Angeles-based artists Zig Gron, Katrina McElroy, Felicity Nove, Barbara Parmet, Susan Sironi, Elizabeth Tobias and Meeson Pae Yang created new and experimental works through a collaborative process with the curators, and the exhibition debuted in 2010 at Gallery 825 in Los Angeles.

Visit the Carpenter Center Website for more information.

Sculpture Professor Christian Tedeschi work was exhibited at Art Platform and was selected by Huff Posts Arts as one of the top ten artists of the show.

“The giant Art Platform fair took Los Angeles by storm at the beginning of October. With almost a hundred galleries and exhibition spaces from around the world participating, this was a high water mark in L.A.’s ascendancy on the international art world… Read More

“Uberyummy” is a gathering of ceramic sculptures and multimedia installation artists who flaunt ideas of lavishness, excess and desire.

The exhibit runs Sept. 30-Dec. 15 at Cal State San Bernardino’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art. A grand opening reception takes place Friday, Sept. 30, from 6-9 p

For more info visit the RAFFMA Website Event Page.

OCTOBER 2, 2011 @ 3pm

Featuring Professor Samantha Fields

Offramp Gallery is pleased to present a panel discussion, Sincerely Whose? Authenticity, Irony and Uncertainty in Contemporary Art, on Sunday, October 2 at 3pm. The panel will be moderated by Los Angeles writer Ezrha Jean Black. Panelists include artists Kristin Calabrese, Mark Dutcher, Samantha Fields, Amy Green, and Alison Kudlow. The project was conceived and coordinated by artist Lisa Adams. The event is free and open to the public.

View the website