Garth Johnson to come to Chaffey College

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roman Stollenwerk, Assistant Curator, Wignall Museum
909/652-6490, roman.stollenwerk@chaffey.edu

The Extreme Craft Roadshow with Garth Johnson at the Wignall Museum at Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Chaffey College and the Wignall Museum are pleased to present The Extreme Craft Roadshow with Garth Johnson, Monday, February 9, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Wignall Museum Project Space. Johnson is a Northern California artist, writer and educator Garth Johnson presents The Extreme Craft Roadshow in conjunction with the exhibition Raised in Craftivity, the concurrent group exhibition on view at the Wignall Museum that Johnson is also participating in. The Extreme Craft Roadshow is a 50 minute presentation focusing on artists who create work that blurs the line between art and craft. Johnson has broken down his presentation into seven sections: Art Masquerading as Craft, Craft Masquerading as Art, Craft Extending its Middle Finger, Cozies, Cozies, Cozies, Man Craft, Geek Craft and OMG WTF? Join Johnson on this road trip through the often-hilarious, sometimes deranged, inspirational, and disturbing world of contemporary craft.

The Extreme Craft Roadshow is held in conjunction with the exhibition Raised in Craftivity from January 26 – March 7, 2009. Raised in Craftivity is an exhibition of contemporary artists working in craft media that celebrate, challenge and subvert our expectations of these media and the cultures with which they are associated. Traditionally disdained as “feminine,” “domestic,” and “amateur,” today embroidery, ceramics, beadwork, knitting, and woodworking are embraced by emerging gallery artists who explore the rich social and historical associations of these craft media and techniques. Artists include: Jon Bonser, Elaine Bradford, Orly Cogan, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner, Carolyn Hopkins, KnittaPlease, Garth Johnson, Claire Joyce, Kate Kretz, Heather Nameth-Bren, Karen Reimer, Ben Schachter, DeAnna Skedel, and Laura Splan.

The exhibition, talk and reception are free and open to the public. The Wignall Museum is an important part of the educational programs and mission of Chaffey College. Parents are always encouraged to view the show prior to sharing with children.

LOCATION: Wignall Museum at Chaffey College,
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002.

PARKING: Park in the North Parking Lot, permits can be purchased at vending machines for $2. Parking is free during museum receptions and special events.
(for directions, please visit: http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/visiting.shtml)

EVENT INFO: (909) 652 – 6492
www.chaffey.edu/wignall
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