Redefining the Line: Art Nouveau & The Female Figure

Main Art Gallery • CSUF Visual Arts Center
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 29, 5-8 p.m. • Free Admission
Exhibition runs September 1 - October 2, 2009
Curated by Alexandra Duron & Sarah Strozza

Redefining the Line: Art Nouveau & The Female Figure features the graphic design, illustration and installation work of ten international contemporary artists Pomme Chan, Deanne Cheuk, Naja Conrad-Hansen, Aya Kato, Pandarosa, Marguerite Sauvage, Alberto Seveso, Sonya Suhariyan, Yoshi Tajima and Eveline Tarunadjaja.

The exhibition investigates the influence of historical Art Nouveau on contemporary artists and exhibits work by artists who use both traditional and digital media. It demonstrates the impact designers and illustrators have made on our visual culture. These artists successfully merge the fine art and commercial art worlds, applying fine art techniques and art historical ideas to commercial avenues geared towards fashion, music and popular culture.

This is a must see show.