On view August 26 – October 29, 2016
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 | 6 p.m.
Cloth and clothing play an integral role in our cultural interpretation of the world around us. Physiologically, we use clothing to shield our bodies from the elements and warm us during sleep. Historically and in contemporary culture, clothing has been used to identify gender, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, or even sexual preference. In some instances, particular garments have been illegal; in others, the lack of those signifiers is outlawed. Featuring work in a wide range of media, this exhibition highlights artists who work with cloth, with particular interest in issues that relate to women and marginalized groups.
Artists featured include Boushra Almutawakel, Katherine Cambareri, Teresita de la Torre, Lalla Essaydi, Kyla Hansen, Laura Kina, Ofelia Marquez, Liz Nurenberg, Melanie Pullen, Mandy Cano Villalobos, and Brankica Zilović Chauvain. Learn about specific pieces in the exhibit by clicking the links above.
The exhibition and all public programming relating to the exhibit are free and open to the public. Special thanks to our loan partner artéfact project space, Marais, Paris.
Selected press:
“Exhibit aims to start tough conversations” Ventura County Star, Alicia Doyle, Oct. 13, 2016
“ON EXHIBIT: Material Culture at CLU’s William Rolland Gallery,” VC Reporter, Emily Dodi, Oct. 5, 2016
“South Coast Art Exhibit on Clothing Explores Social Issues,” KCLU, Debra Greene, Sep. 6, 2016
Image: Teresita de la Torre, Hasta las Flores Cobran Vida, digital photography, 2015. Courtesy of the artist.
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