CSUCI Exhibitions Gallery

Opening of "New Perspectives"	Installation View
Diana interacts with the art	Chippy and Nick...
Installation view	Cheri discusses her latest painting

Previous Exhibitions 2007-2008
Christphe Bourely: " Simuated Realities"
February 7-29, 2008.
“ Simulated Realities” focuses on the work of CSUCI art faculty member Christophe Bourély. The exhibition explores the postmodern concept of hyper reality. The hyper-real is concerned with the idea of the subjugation of the real by the fictious. Where authenticity, or the original artifact is displaced by an ever-increasing reproduction, and most importantly, when the reproduction becomes realer than the real. Examples of the hyper-real abound in modern life, so much so, that we as a culture become less aware of this simulated reality. More Information.

“ Hang On To Your Ego:
Visions of California through Skateboard Art.”
December 13, 2007 through January 25, 2008.
This exhibition features striking new artworks created by a host of CSUCI faculty, alumni, and students. Each of the 21 artists explore contemporary, historical, and personal views of life in the Golden State. More Information.

Ryan Bunter - Digital Illustrations, November 15 through December 7, 2007. This exhibition features a collection of recent illustrations by CSUCI alumnus Ryan Bunter. Ryan’s artistic endeavors delve into his life experiences and dreams. Re-envisioning archetypes from cultures past and present, his fictitious characters express themes of vulnerability, captivity, futility, perseverance, and hope.

"The Weird Worlds of Wyatt Vandergeest, Nedda Shishegar and Alex Violet Bast," October 11 - November 9, 2007, features a collection of recent painting, photography and illustration by three CSUCI student artists whose work focuses on bazaar fantasies and introspective subject matter. More Information.

“ Bennett, Norton & Bennett” September 6-28, 2007 recent paintings by three CSUCI alumni artists, Dianne Bennett, Gwenlyn Norton and Jennifer Bennett (no relation between the two Bennetts). Each of these artists will present artwork that focuses on their own unique style of painting and mixed media assemblage.

" Summer Light" June 14-August 30, 2007 recent paintings by a select group of CSUCI students whose artwork celebrates the common attitude and uplifting theme of the summer season: color, light, and warmth. Painters featured in this exhibition include Cheri Baker, Vincent Barraza, Heidi Bonenfant, Tianna Bower, Stacey Bullington, Wade Carr, Beth Carter, James Cox, Jessica Kouba, Judy Plembeck, Diana Reyes, Chippy Todd and Melanie Tormos. 

" New Perspectives" CSUCI Faculty Show, May 10-June 7, 2007 focused on recent work created by members of the CSUCI Art Faculty including: Christophe Bourely - painting, Beverly Decker - painting, Aldo Figueroa - computer generated prints, Matthew Furmanski - sculpture installation, Peter Harper - bronze sculpture, Denise Jones - watercolor, Liz King - drawing and digital prints, Larry Lytle - digital photography, Luke Matjas - digital print, Amiko Matsuo - ceramic sculpture installation, and Jack Reilly - painting.

"Diverse Explorations" Innagural Student Exhibition - April 12 - April 30, 2007 featured paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and design created by CSUCI students and recent graduates. Featured painters and sculptors included Washoyot Alivtare, Cheri Baker, Christine Brand, Andrew Cummins, Nela Dunaway, Lauren Glick, Trina Hannon, Leah McMahan, Richard Moore, Diana Reyes, Rebecca Tice, Wyatt Vandergiest as well as numerous projects from design and photography students.

About the Gallery
CSUCI Exhibitions gallery is a cultural outreach partnership created between the California State University Channel Islands Art Program and Dr. Michael Czubiak, who has provided CSUCI with gallery space in his building located in "Old Town" Camarillo. In addition to affording CSUCI students with the opportunity to exhibit their art in the local community adjacent the University, the gallery also presents curated shows of regional, national and international artists, providing the University community and Ventura County residents with the opportunity to view quality exhibitions, significant works of art and attend stimulating cultural events.

Location: 92 Palm Drive in “"Old Town"” Camarillo, CA. 93010.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information: (805) 437-8570 or email: art@csuci.edu


Gallery Submission Policy
If you wish to have work reviewed or propose an exhibition, please send a CD with 10-20 jpeg images, annotated image list, resume, and exhibition proposal to:

CSUCI Exhibitions
Art Department
California State University Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012