June 9, 2003 :: No. 259
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Folk Art of Mexico highlights
two collections: Oaxacan wood carvings from the Dr. & Mrs.
Frank Ma Collection of Alebrijes and the Scott and Sandra Anderson
Collection of Papier-Mâchés. |
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| Where: |
Atrium Gallery, Pollak Library, Cal State Fullerton |
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| When: |
Through Sept. 30
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays
Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays
Closed Sundays, through Aug. 24, thereafter, open noon-5 p.m.
(Please note, gallery will be closed July 4 and Aug. 23) |
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| Public Information: |
657-278-7160 |
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| Oaxacan Fantasy: |
 Created
by village artisans around Oaxaca City in the Mexican state
of Oaxaca, the colorful and detailed wood carvings, or alebrijes
(nightmare or dream animals), were originally inspired by the
unusually twisted and gnarled branches of the copal trees that
appeared in a dreamer’s mind as fantasy animals and creatures.
Although Oaxaca has been known for its centuries-old craft tradition,
the relatively recent (about 50 years) introduction of alebrijes
has created a worldwide frenzy among folk art collectors. Approximately
46 pieces from the Dr. & Mrs. Frank Ma Collection of Alebrijes
will be exhibited. |
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| Sculpting with Paper: |
Donated to the university by alumna Sandra Anderson
and her husband, the Scott and Sandra Anderson Collection of
Papier-Mâchés spotlights the craftsmanship of Mexican
papier-mâché artists, whose works depict birds,
other animals and suns. |
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| Photos: |
Images of several alebrijes can be downloaded
from the campus website at www.fullerton.edu/newsphotos/. |
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| Media Contacts: |
Veronica Chiang, director of exhibitions, at
657-278-2990 or vchiang@fullerton.edu
Gail Matsunaga, Public Affairs, at 657-278-4851 or gmatsunaga@fullerton.edu |
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