The Summer Show
July 20 – August 17, 2024
Juried all-media exhibition hosted by and open for submission only to members of the Palos Verdes Art Center’s seven active artists groups: Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, The Artists Studio, and Third Dimension.
JUROR: HIROMI TAKIZAWA
Hiromi Takazawa was born and raised in Nagano, Japan, and lives in southern California. Curiosity, experimentation, narrative, and materiality encapsulate her artistic practice. Hiromi has exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo exhibitions at Heller Gallery and Urban Glass in New York, Orange County Museum of Art, CA, and group exhibitions at the Museum of American Glass in New Jersey and Huston Center of Contemporary Craft, Texas. S12 Gallery, Norway. Hiromi is an Associate Professor in Glass at California State University, Fullerton. She has taught workshops at Pilchuck Glass School in WA, Haystack Mountain of School of Crafts in MA, and Toyama Glass Institute in Japan.
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CURATOR’S STATEMENT
Congratulations to the selected artists, and thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork. I am grateful to the Palos Verdes Art Center for inviting me to jury The Summer Show. It was an honor to be part of this exhibition, and I was inspired by the diversity and quality of the artworks.
The selection criteria focused on uniqueness, originality, craftsmanship, narrative, and formal quality. This exhibition celebrates various media in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, highlighting pieces that excel in both technical skill and content. The selected artworks range from abstract to figurative, with some being truly experimental, others showcasing masterful skill, and many demonstrating the power of imagination. Despite the diversity of the artwork, all the chosen works capture moments, beauty, and significant aspects of our lives.
Art is a universal language that connects people by expressing feelings and thoughts. It can address social issues, cultural topics, and everyday beauty, evoking emotions and reminding us of the shared human condition. This exhibition reflects and highlights the beauty of art. I hope the audience finds as much joy in viewing these artworks as I did in selecting them. Here’s to celebrating the vibrant Palos Verdes Art Center community!
Hiromi Takizawa
