MOBILE-BASED ART EXHIBITION TO OPEN.Byline: Peggy Hager Staff Writer LANCASTER - Artist Geoffrey Levitt's fascination with mobiles began in high school when he completed his first one for a math class. Levitt, a member of Quartz Hill High School's first graduating class in 1967, has since transported his love to canvas. His artwork will be on display at the Cedar Centre Art Gallery beginning Saturday and running until March 23. A reception will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The Lancaster resident was influenced in his work by his father, an animator, with whom he made iron sculptures. The abundance of art books at home - especially the work of Alexander Calder Noun 1. Alexander Calder - United States sculptor who first created mobiles and stabiles (1898-1976) Calder , who also worked with mobiles - further influenced his decision to become an artist. ``They're a form of sculpture that are always varied,'' explained Levitt. ``Every time you look at it, it's changed a little bit. The arrangements and shapes vary and are affected by the breeze.'' All Levitt's paintings are based on mobiles he has made. The paintings are done in acrylics, water color Wa´ter col`or 1. (Paint.) A color ground with water and gum or other glutinous medium; a color the vehicle of which is water; - so called in distinction from 2. A picture painted with such colors. and permanent marker A permanent marker is a type of marker pen that is used to create permanent writing on an object. Generally the liquid is water resistant, contains the toxic chemical xylene or toluene, and is capable of writing on a variety of surfaces from paper to metal to stone. . In an experiment, Levitt painted one over a paper collage collage (kəläzh`, kō–) [Fr.,=pasting], technique in art consisting of cutting and pasting natural or manufactured materials to a painted or unpainted surface—hence, a work of art in this medium. and another one is painted on a wooden game table taken from his father's recreational vehicle. Levitt graduated from California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , and has also studied art at Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. , Allied Arts Cedar Centre, John C. Campbell Folk School John C. Campbell Folk School, in Brasstown, NC, is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to provide experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. and Otis Art Institute. In 2001, he won first prize with a watercolor portrait at the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fair. The paintings on display encompass work done over the past two years. ``I thought it would be an interesting approach to artwork, to something visually pleasing, because they are a form of sculpture, and I thought if I could get them to work on a canvas, maybe I could learn more about what they are like as works of art,'' said Levitt. ``You have to really enjoy it because the material rewards are not great, but the people and satisfaction of a feeling accomplished is there,'' Levitt said. ``When I'm through making a piece, I'll set it in the living room and I'll admire it and study it for a while and get the good vibes from it.'' The gallery is at 44857 Cedar Ave. Exhibit hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Artist Geoffrey Levitt stands among his paintings at the Cedar Center Art Gallery in Lancaster. His show will run through March 23. (2) Artist Geoffrey Levitt is seen with one of his paintings. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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