After CSU Summer Arts: Porterville College ART<ANTHROPOCENE>ACTION Reunion
PRESS RELEASE
EVENT: After CSU Summer Arts: Porterville College ART<ANTHROPOCENE>ACTION Reunion
DATES OF SHOW: September 12 – 19, 2024 (The opening reception is September 12 from 5-7 pm)
GALLERY HOURS: Monday – Thursday from 12 – 4 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Porterville College Art Gallery is excited to present After CSU Summer Arts: Porterville College ART<ANTHROPOCENE>ACTION Reunion, an exhibition showcasing the works of three Porterville College students: Sam Bradley,
Lili Alvarado, and Juan Orozco. The show runs from September 12 to September 19, 2024,
with an opening reception on September 12 from 5 to 7 pm.
This exhibition represents a continuation of the students’ artistic journey following
their participation in the ART<ANTHROPOCENE>ACTION CSU Summer Arts program, where they were encouraged to create philosophically driven artworks that prioritize
critical ideas over traditional fine art aesthetics. Their works respond to urgent
environmental concerns and critiques how contemporary society is using resources at
an unsustainable rate.
Lili Alvarado’s works emphasize community engagement, focusing on collaborative efforts where individuals
come together to work toward common environmental goals. Her pieces invite audiences
to reflect on the importance of community in addressing ecological crises.
Sam Bradley utilizes traditional forms of painting, along with video and experimental sculpture,
to examine issues within the Anthropocene era. His work poses important questions
and encourages further reflection on humanity’s impact on the planet.
Juan Orozco presents a diverse range of projects, each addressing environmental issues in unique
ways. One of his standout pieces is a piñata, a playful yet deeply symbolic work that
encourages critical reflection on deforestation and palm oil harvesting. Alongside
this, Orozco’s sculptural works focus on the act of planting trees and flowers as
a form of ecological restoration.
This exhibition is a unique opportunity for the Porterville community to witness how
these three artists have integrated their summer learning into new works that continue
to provoke thought and action on climate change and environmental concerns.
Visitors can explore After CSU Summer Arts: Porterville College ART<ANTHROPOCENE>ACTION Reunion during gallery hours: Monday through Thursday from 12 to 4 pm. Complimentary parking
permits are available upon request at the front desk.
For more information, please contact Porterville College Art Gallery Director, Theodore Lyons, via e-mail: theodore.lyons@portervillecollege.edu.
