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AAC’s First International Workshop with Mexican Artist Efren Gonzalez

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About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.

Ashland Art Center is holding its first International Workshop with Mexican artist Efren Gonzalez in September. Read on to learn more about the artist and his spectacular art, as well as details on his upcoming Mayan clay mural and oil painting workshops!

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September 15th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Forms, Art From the Heart, Art Matters..., Ashland Art Center, Ceramics, Classes and Workshops, Classes and Workshops, Cultural Exchange, Gallery Exhibits and News, in Oil, Murals, Native & Indigenous Art, Out of the Ordinary, Painting, Sculpture, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists, to Collectors, to Residents | Comments are closed

Workshop, Reception and Free Presentation by Efren Gonzalez at Ashland Art Center

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Elaine Frenett discovered this master artist, Efren Gonzalez, in Mexico on a recent vacation. She has worked hard to bring him to Southern Oregon, and has made arrangements for him to teach a workshop at Ashland Art Center on making magnificent ceramic murals in the ancient Mayan tradition. Meet Mr. Gonzalez at a Meet & Greet reception scheduled for September 23, just before the workshop begins.

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September 4th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Forms, Art From the Heart, Art Matters..., Artist Posts, Ashland Art Center, By Elaine Frenett, Classes and Workshops, Cultural Exchange, Gallery Exhibits and News, Native & Indigenous Art, Out of the Ordinary, Sculpture, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists | One comment - (Comments are closed)

Mexican Artist Efren Gonzalez Visits Ashland Art Center

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About the author: Ashland Art Center is an artists' support hub that fills its 9000 square feet to the brim with two fine art galleries, 19 private artist's studios, a Cooperative Clay Studio, Central Art Supply satellite store, Rowan Design, Community Classroom and NEW! a Printmaking Studio. Come visit and be inspired, pick up an amazing gift or join the Artist Member family. Open 7 days a week, 10-6pm. See the AAC's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to find more information and make contact.
Ceramic Clay Mural Mexico

Efren Gonzalez with Ceramic Mural

Ashland Art Center is so excited to bring International Artist Efren Gonzalez to Southern Oregon for a visit and round of workshops in September!

Efren Gonzalez lives on Lake Chapala in the town of Ajijic, a picturesque fishing village near Guadalajara. He enthusiastically engages visitors and locals in the Efren Gonzalez Cultural Center, a gallery, frame shop, ceramics studio, and classroom, where he mentors both adults and children. His work includes painted murals, watercolor and oil paintings, and a recently developed, incredible, three-dimensional clay mural technique.

Efren Gonzalez – Ceramic Mural

These clay murals were inspired by ancient Mayan traditions, although the method and outcome is completely Efren’s invention. The murals, which measure about 8 feet high and can be as much as 18 feet wide, are made in sections, then fired and assembled at the installation site. Although the

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July 21st, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Matters..., Art Matters...to Everyone!, Ashland Art Center, Ceramics, Classes and Workshops, Cultural Exchange, in Oil, Native & Indigenous Art, Out of the Ordinary, Painting, September Events, September Events, Techniques & Discoveries, to Artists, to Collectors, to Residents, to Visitors | Comments are closed