Coming Soon to the CAC
"Defeat the Future" curated by Yo Fukui
Artists: Yo Fukui, Antonio Serna, Chad Stayrook, Naoko Wowsugi
Show Dates: February 1st - March 10th, 2012
Artist’s Talks: Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00pm-8:00pm (talks begin at 7:00pm)
Opening Catered Reception: Preview Thursday, February 2nd from 6:00pm-9:00pm
First Friday: February 3rd, 6:00pm-10:00pm
This group show, featuring four master artists and curated by UNLV MFA graduate, Yo Fukui, is being presented in partnership with the CAC as a cultural exchange of ideas between four artists working in different art genres. “Defeat the Future” incorporates video installation, paintings, sculptural installation, photography, and performance art and highlights dynamic initiatives in culture and the arts currently at work in the margins of the art world and in American society.
The artist in the role of warrior trying to defeat an imaginary monster we all have a tendency to create, at times, in our minds, the “Future”. The goal of this exhibition is to create a paradigm where community-centric contemporary art and artist can be a tool for public service as a language for the exploration and investigation of the broader aspects of culture and society. A magnet that brings different cultures and ideologies together in order to strengthen a more inclusive definition of community and by using art and diversity as tools to demonstrate how both can help us understand the emotions behind what people share that helps them connect with each other.
Coming Soon: Su Limbert will be our featured local artist in February's East Side Projects.
East Side Projects is the CAC's monthly window display at the Arts Factory facing Charleston Blvd. This mini-gallery space is available to members who are local contemporary artists working in any media.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday noon to 5pm and by appointment. Preview Thursday and First Friday of each month 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Admission is free and donations are accepted.
The Contemporary Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual, and performing art, while striving to build, educate, and sustain audiences for contemporary art.The CAC strives to provide a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.
