Notifying visitors to Grand Central about the latest exhibit in the Rental and Sales Gallery. Photo by Alyssa Cordova

"Love Me, Tees Me"

Summer Exhibit Showcases T-Shirt Art

June 22, 2010

Art, communication and apparel — T-shirts say it all, and the wide range of expression that can be found on a cotton shirt can be seen in the latest Grand Central Art Center exhibit, “Love Me, Tees Me” continuing through July 25 in the Rental and Sales Gallery.

Curated by Alyssa Cordova and Krystal Glasman, “Love Me, Tees Me” features local artists using commercial techniques to mass produce original T-shirts, create one-of-a-kind wearable art and customized purchases.

All of the featured artists are experienced designers, screen printers or both. Their hands-on approach to every aspect of the garment reinforces the idea of silk-screened shirts as a form of art. The functionality, graphic imagery and individual meaning illustrate key characteristics of craft, commercial art and fine art, while commenting on and adding to popular culture, say exhibit officials.

As part of this exhibition, the artists of Graham Street Press will sell their original works and periodically demonstrate silk-screening while producing customized T-shirts for visitors. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase shirts and select the design they want printed on them.

“Love Me, Tees Me” is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Grand Central Arts Center is located at 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. For more information, call 714-567-7233.

Artists at Graham Street Press demonstrate the silk-screening process June 5 at Grand Central Art Center. They will return for another demonstration on July 3 and visitors will have the opportunity to select the design and purchase shirts for $10. Photo by Alyssa Cordova