Roseville Arts has announced that it will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new Blue Line Gallery in February 2008 with an exhibition of contemporary art from the acclaimed collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.
This is a press Release provided by “Roseville Arts! Blue Line Gallery. They opened their doors February 2, 2008. Special Thanks to Roseville Arts! for providing Press Release and images.
The Gallery will open its doors to the public for the first time on February 2, 2008, from noon until 8 p.m., with its Grand Opening Exhibition, “Art and Illusion: Selections from the
Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.”Such a significant selection of contemporary art has never before been seen in Roseville. Including painting, photography and sculpture, the eclectic exhibition curated by Billie Milam Weisman celebrates artists’ use of illusion and humor to create new ways of looking at the world.
Contemporary art itself is often concerned with perception over representation, with how various modalities—physical, psychological, social, and so forth—not only frame but also modify the perceptual experience. The “Art and Illusion” selection reveals an emphasis on vibrant contemporary works with immediate visual impact and a frequent focus on illusionism.Over forty American and international artists are represented in the exhibit, including such internationally acclaimed artists as Andy Warhol, Charles Bell, Red Grooms and Masaaki Sato. “Art and Illusion” is made available to our community through funding provided by the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.
The Blue Line Gallery—frontispiece to Roseville’s new parking structure on Vernon Street and vanguard in the City’s downtown revitalization efforts—is in final construction mode as it prepares for the February opening. The gallery serves as the new permanent home for Roseville Arts, the result of ongoing collaboration with the City; Herculean investment by private, individual and business donors; and creative commitment by volunteers and staff. More information as available at www.rosevillearts.org or 916-783-4117.
