SIMI FAIR GIVES VISUAL ARTS THEIR DUE.Byline: Daily News Intricate landscapes carved by a dentist's tool in a sheet of brass will be part of the diverse artwork on display today at an Artisans Faire at the Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. Cultural Arts Center. The event, coordinated by Artisans Co-Op, will feature original works by various ``visual artists'' from all over Ventura County, said George Holmes George Holmes can refer to:
Holmes said the event will be unlike most art shows because of its diversity. ``Most shows focus on the fine arts, like watercolors and oil paintings,'' explained Holmes, who said the Artisans Co-Op is one of the only groups in the county that focuses entirely on visual arts visual arts npl → artes fpl plásticas visual arts npl → arts mpl plastiques visual arts npl → . ``But this will be more like a smorgasbord. You will have a little sample of everything.'' Artwork planned to be on display includes paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and woodcarvings. The Cultural Arts Center on Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Avenue will also be open for tours and those interested in visiting the center's galleries. The Artisans Co-Op was formed two months ago to promote visual artists from across Ventura County, Holmes said. ``We promote everything from oil painting to pencil drawing pencil drawing Drawing executed with a pencil, an instrument made of graphite enclosed in a wood casing. Though graphite was mined in the 16th century, its use by artists is not known before the 17th century. to photography to wood carving wood carving, as an art form, includes any kind of sculpture in wood, from the decorative bas-relief on small objects to life-size figures in the round, furniture, and architectural decorations. The woods used vary greatly in hardness and grain. ,'' Holmes said. ``Whether they use a chisel or a camera, these are all visual artists.'' Artwork will be on display in the center's west parking lot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Rotary Sunrise of Simi Valley. Admission is free. For more information about the show or the Artisans Co-Op, call Holmes at (805) 584-0072. |
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