Local artists’ work will go on display in “Of the Element,”
opening to the public Sept. 29 in the Hyde Art Gallery at Grossmont College,
8800 Grossmont College Drive in El Cajon. The five local artists
represented include David Fobes, Steve Gibson, Anne Mudge, Marisol Rendon and
Robert Treat. Their work will be on display through Nov. 6.
“This group exhibition examines one of the foundations of
art – design,” said Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor of Art at Grossmont
College, who co-curated the exhibit with gallery director Prudence Horne. “The
work on display explores subject, form and content through a selection of
interdisciplinary artists. Specifically, there is a focus on artwork that
selectively employs the art elements and the principles of design. It’s
fascinating to discover how each artist approaches intention, process and
practice, resulting in objects that engage in unique and surprising ways.”
An opening reception will be held from 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday,
Oct. 7, in the Hyde Art Gallery, located in building 25. The gallery will also
host several of the exhibit’s artists to speak on their work and inspiration,
including:
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11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, with Steve Gibson
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1:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10, with David Fobes
● 1:30
p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, with Robert Treat
All events are free and open to the public. Complimentary
parking for the opening reception will be available in Parking Lot 1; vehicles
must park in designated stalls.
Hyde Art Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, with the exception of legal holidays. Admission is free and open to
the public. Visitor parking is available from the vending machine in Parking
Lot 1, section F.