Exhibition : “Big and Bright: New Work from Texas”

Posted on January 25, 2012

 

"Big and Bright: New Work from Texas"

January 26, 2012- February 21, 2012

Southwestern College Art Gallery

 

Opening Receptions

Thursday January 26

11-1 pm & 6-8 pm

SWC Art Gallery

 

The Southwestern College Art Gallery presents "Big and Bright: New Work from Texas", curated by Jessica McCambly . With the title taken from the song, “Deep in the Heart of Texas”, this exhibition is a regional survey that highlights the diverse range of work being created in Texas today.

Despite the massive size of the state of Texas, there is a close community that exists amongst the artists who live and work across the state. They know each other.. or of each other.. and are usually fans of each other’s work.

The strength of this community of artists and the scene that they contribute to seems to defy the obvious geography that physically isolates them from the LA/NY art centers. With the presence of strong academic programs along with the support of regional cultural institutions, artist-run spaces, commercial galleries and virtual, cultural outlets that bridge the distance, these artists work and interact within unique and fertile conditions. This, along with the prevailing ethos, results in a vibrant and important art scene filled with complex and distinct work that stretches across Texas.

 

 

Featuring work by: (In association with UTA Art + Art History)

 

John Adelman * Susan Barnett * Iris Bechtol* Christine Bisetto

Paul Booker * Matthew Bourbon * Candace Briceno * Jim Burton

Rodolfo Choperena * Matt Clark* Shelby Cunningham * C.J. Davis

Eric Eley * Vincent Falsetta * Thomas Feulmer * Garland Fielder

Anna Fritzel)Shows * John Frost * Lily Hanson * Stephen Lapthisophon

Annette Lawrence * Dameon Lester * M * Margaret Meehan

Renee Nunez * Kim Cadmus Owens * Harmony Padgett * John Pomara

Ryder Richards * Rusty Scruby * Noah Simblist * Charlotte Smith

Terri Thornton * David Willburn * Sarah WIlliams

Curated by: Jessica McCambly

A graduate of the University of North Texas, College of Visual Arts and Design and former Texas artist, Curator Jessica McCambly is an artist currently living and working in San Diego, California. She also serves as Assistant Professor of Art at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, California.