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                             For More Information Contact:

                                    Jan Marlese

                             LH Horton Gallery Director

                                 (209) 954-5507

5151 Pacific Ave.                                                   jmarlese@deltacollege.edu

Stockton, CA 95207

For Immediate Release

9/16/09

L.H. Horton Gallery Presents:

Dormant Thought

An Exhibition by Jan-Ru Wan
Oct. 1 - Oct. 29,
Artists Talk: Oct. 2, 8-9am, Tillie Lewis Theatre-Free!
Reception:  Oct. 2,   5 – 7pm

(Stockton, CA)

The LH Horton Jr. Gallery is pleased to present the work of Jan-Ru Wan, October 1 ­– 29. Born in Taiwan, but educated in USA, Jan-Ru states, “I have seen many differences between the two places in terms of art, philosophy, politics, and society, but I have also seen that the basic human desires and needs do not drastically differ. My early education was deeply influenced by Taoism and Buddhism, which allow me to step back from the mundane world and to look at the universal human being. These commonalities and balance become the foundation to build my search through my works.”

Working mainly with fiber media, Jan-Ru Wan’s art is characterized by the intricate details of its texture and surface, and by the typically large-scale work to create a sense of wonder and awe. The detailing in the fabric is complex, repetitive and made of many inter-related parts. It engages the eye, indulges the mind, and encourages one to reflect on the essence of the work. By using hand stitching and manipulating common objects, she composes a visual language that resonates with the audiences’ memory, and at the same time celebrates the labor-intensive nature of fiber art, embedding layers of metaphors, love and care. In this process, the intense labor transcends into a personal ritual.

“I want to communicate and connect with my audiences through my works without words, sounds, or virtual screen, but through their own eyes and body. Some dormant thoughts or emotion could be stirred without words,” reflects Jan-Ru.

The L. H. Horton Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College, on the ground floor of Shima Center. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended parking is available in the Shima lot for a nominal fee of $1. Tours are welcome, and Gallery Talks and special needs may be addressed by contacting the Gallery Director, Jan Marlese at (209) 954-5505, or jmarlese@deltacollege.edu.

Digital Images Available Upon Request!

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