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For Immediate Release, 02/05/09
L.H. Horton Gallery Presents: Creative Vision: An Exhibition on Vision and Perception Feb. 26 - March 26 (Stockton, CA) The LH Horton Jr. Gallery is pleased to present Creative Vision: An Exhibition on Vision and Perception. Gallery Director and curator of the exhibition, Jan Marlese, first became aware of artists working with vision impairments through the work of one of the exhibiting artists, Mr. Scott Nelson, founder and curator of the touring exhibition, Art of the Eye. This exhibition presents the art of blind and visually impaired artists working in a variety of mediums. The concept of the exhibition is to illustrate the influence of vision, physically and perceptually, in the artists’ creative processes. What may appear to be works of art about restricted vision is ultimately seen to be enhanced expressions of available sight, visual memory, imagination, and dreams. The artists’ visual experience is presented as an important creative force…breaking the barriers visually impaired artists have faced to be defined by their work, not by their disability. Their work supports the consideration and understanding of the importance of seeing differently. That vision exists beyond the physical capability to see. In addition to the exhibition, the Gallery will present an Artists’ Talk, on Feb. 26th, with exhibiting artists Scott Nelson, Charles Blackwell, Pete Eckert, Kurt Weston and Alice Wingwall. The presentation is funded by the Delta College Cultural Awareness Program. The panel will discuss the topic of vision and perception…how the two interface to interpret our world. The panel dialog and exhibition will provide a platform for presenting viewpoints about art and creativity, derived directly from the artists’ visual experience.
The Creative Vision Exhibition and Artists’ Talk is generously funded by the following organizations and individuals:
San Joaquin Delta College Delta College Associated Student Body Government Delta College Cultural Awareness Program Dr. Stephen Itaya, Delta College Faculty Dr. Kathryn Beckman, Beckman Optometry Mr. Alan Korsgaden, Image Connection Stockton Pacific Lions Club The Framer’s Cottage Dr. Judith Prima, Brookside Optometric Group Taste of Heaven Gift Baskets
Special thanks to the Delta College Disabilities Support Programs and Services for providing the Braille materials for the exhibition. An audio tour of the exhibition is also provided for accessibility of the visually impaired community.
Digital Images Available Upon Request
The LH Horton Jr. Gallery is a non-profit organization and a premier exhibition space in the city of Stockton. The primary mission of the Gallery is to promote quality and culturally diverse artwork in support of our students’ education and the community at large.
The Gallery offers excellent exhibition opportunities to local, regional, and national artists, lenders and guest curators. The Gallery presents artists’ work in all media, with no thematic or geographic restrictions. Student Exhibitions are held at the end of Spring Semester. Artists’ work is selected through submission of exhibition proposals, juried by the Gallery Committee. Located in the Central Valley near Sacramento and San Francisco, the Gallery features over 2000 square feet of exhibition space, and a 21-foot extended ceiling with hanging mounts and professional lighting.
The Gallery is located on the ground floor of Shima Center, and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free and open to the public. Recommended parking is available in the Shima lot for a nominal fee. Tours are welcome. Gallery Talks and special needs may be addressed by contacting the Gallery.
Gallery Exhibition Hours: Tue: 11a.m.–4p.m., Wed–Thur: 11a.m.–6:30p.m., Fri: 11a.m.–1p.m. Posted Saturday Hours: November 15th, 11a.m.–3p.m. Holiday Closing: November 27–28
For more information, contact Gallery Director, Jan Marlese: (209) 954-5507, or jmarlese@deltacollege.edu. |
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