Rafael Perea’s Double Landing Exhibit | California News

0:00It's September 12th, from your city to your ears. This is California News Today, powered by AI. Alright, let's talk art. Cal State Channel Islands is kicking off the school year with a solo exhibit called Double Landing by artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada. This show, opening Monday, September 14th, at the Napa Hall Art Gallery, is packed with his original pieces, showing off his unique style and how he plays with different art forms. The exhibit isn't just a look back at his past work, though it might seem that way at first glance. Instead, it dives into the many creative spaces Perea is exploring right now. You'll see everything from expressive paintings and charcoal drawings to mixed media assemblages and ceramics, all reflecting his curious and thoughtful approach. What's really interesting about Double Landing is that the art itself does a really settle down. It's all about movement and layers, with things like drawings acting like paintings and sculptures, feeling like three-dimensional drawings.

1:00Professor Luke Majes, who runs the gallery, says Perea's work is almost like a performance. Perea, who hails from Mexico City and study that UC Santa Barbara, has had his art shown everywhere, from local Southern California spots too. International exhibitions in places like Germany and Cuba. He's even been featured in the Tijuana International Triennial. The exhibit runs through Friday, October 23rd, and the gallery has open weekdays from 9am to 5pm. They're hosting a free public reception on Thursday, September 17th, and an artist talk on Tuesday, October 20th, so you can actually hear. From The Man Himself.