Gabrillo Gallery Presents:

Aqui Estamos / We Are Here
California Chican@ Art

January 26 – February 27, 2015 (closed February 13 &16)
Reception: Saturday, February 7 from 5:30- 7:00 PM

Aqui Estamos Lecture & Film screening:
Eduardo Cabrillo: A Life of Engagement
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 – VAPA, Room 1006 (lower campus)

Artists: Abel Alejandre, Linda Arreola, Eduardo Carrillo, Enrique Chagoya, Juan Fuentes, Lorraine García-Nakata, Amanda Lopez, Jose Lozano, Viviana Paredes, Shizu Saldamando, Leigh Salgado, Manuel Santana, Linda Vallejo

LECTURE and FILM SCREENING:  Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. in Room 1001 (on lower campus)
Aqui Estamos / We Are Here: California Chican@ Art is a survey group exhibition. This collection, by thirteen artists with a shared Mexican American experience, gives the viewers a chance to see artwork by artists from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The artwork in Aqui Estamos is as diverse in approach to art making as it is in content. The art ranges from realistic imagery to abstract work, as well as appropriated imagery from pop culture. Techniques include drawing, painting, cut paper, photography, sculpture and wood block printing. Some of the artists confront political issues of racism, immigration and socioeconomics head on. Others use humor to convey conflict and explore living in two cultures simultaneously. Still others explore personal experiences and the people in their lives as a way of showing the world from their point of view. What becomes clear is that the California Chican@ experiences and art are very broad. Artists included are Abel Alejandre, Linda Arreola, Eduardo Carrillo, Enrique Chagoya, Juan Fuentes, Lorraine García-Nakata, Amanda Lopez, Jose Lozano, Viviana Paredes, Shizu Saldamando, Leigh Salgado, Manuel Santana, Linda Vallejo.

On Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 PM There will be an artists’ lecture and a screening of the film A LIFE OF ENGAGEMENT which is the story of Eduardo Carrillo, an American artist who lived, taught and worked in Santa Cruz. The film takes the viewer though his experience of discovering his Mexican cultural heritage. This film expresses the challenges that first generation Americans face everywhere and communicates a positive message about becoming a successful American while preserving one’s roots.

Cabrillo Gallery
6500 Soquel Drive Library room 1002
Aptos, California 95003
831.479.6308
cabrillo.edu/services/artgallery

Hours:
Monday -Friday 9-4 PM
Monday & Tuesday evenings 7-9pm

Contact:       
Angela Gleason or Rose Sellery, 831-479-6308 / email: gallery