Press Release- Keynote Speaker

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Missions Art Night: The Intersection of Faith and Art

IRVINE, CA - (November 18, 2014) - The Concordia community will examine the intersection of faith and art in the upcoming Missions Art Night at 7 PM on Tuesday, November 18 in the CU Center. The evening’s keynote lecture, “An Investigation of the Holy Spirit” will be delivered by Pamela Diaz Martinez, a professional artist and Irvine resident. In addition to the display of her varied works, student artists have submitted pieces dealing with missions, culture, Christianity, and the world.

“Art creates an easy platform for people to discuss difficult topics such as religion, sexuality, politics and more,” said Martinez. Courtney Hentz ’16, a student organizer of the night, commented “Using the gifts God has given us to spread his life saving message is a form of mission.” Martinez, who uses her artistic ability to facilitate discussion about Christianity, demonstrates that there are many ways to evangelize. “The intersection between art and faith helps us to visit these matters close to the heart without becoming heated or contentious,” said Martinez. “Listening to others while they speak about their faith, even if we disagree, is vital for personal and societal growth.” 

Hentz said that she looks forward to his event because “her (Martinez’s) work isn't the typical religious art. I am very excited to hear how she was inspired to create these pieces and why she wanted to go in such a different artistic direction.” Since only 7 years ago Martinez was an Atheist, she can give special insight into the role art can play in our discussion of Christ. 

Missions Art Night is sponsored by abbey west and the Art Department as part of a wider campus-wide initiative that began this year known as Missions Month. Events for Missions Month occurred throughout November inviting student to explore missions themes through many different lenses culminating in the Missions Art Night, the final event for students before Thanksgiving Break. Fine art will not be the only form of artistic expression celebrated at the event. Two student poets will perform spoken word before Martinez begins her lecture at 7:30p.m. 

“This platform, whether in an art gallery or art class, provides an opportunity to engage with thoughtful questions and responses,” said Martinez, whose works have been displayed in the Latino Art museum, BSPACE Gallery, and Latino Arts Inc. A new body of works is set for an exhibition at the Bakersfield Museum of Art in January, 2015. 

All are welcome at this free event. 

CONTACT:
Ann Ashmon, Director of Communications
(949) 214-3152
ann.ashmon@cui.edu
communications@cui.edu

 

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Writer, gallery director and artist, Suzanne Walsh at OCARTBLOG.com chooses unique words to elevate my art work beyond my wildest dreams. My latest series of drawings will be displayed at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, January 2015. 

An amazing honor. Thank you Suzanne! 

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It's finally here!

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The Way of Flesh Part II
September 18-October 16, 2014

Exhibiting Artists:
Sigmund Abeles, Sharon Allicotti, Juliette Aristides, Steven Assael, Ron Brown, Dawn Butler, Thomas Butler, Wes Christensen, Domenic Cretara, Dirk Hagner, F. Scott Hess, Jared Linge, Pamela Diaz Martinez, Daina Mattis, John Nava, Odd Nerdrum, Ryan Schroeder, Robert Schultz, Luis E. Serrano, Betty Shelton, Richard Shelton, Cynthia Sitton, Thomas Stubbs, Ruth Weisberg, Jerome Witkin, Peter Zokosky

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 18, 2014; 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Artist Panel Discussion: Sunday, September 28, 2014; 2:00 p.m.*
*Gallery will be open from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Exhibition Catalog available through duration of exhibition

Gallery Hours: TWTH 11:00-2:00 p.m., Tuesday 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Exhibition Catalog Essay Excerpt

Of course, change takes time, and while the change has been coming on, the artists in The Way of Flesh II have been working: working hard. As a result, each one has been chosen by Fatemeh Burnes because his or her work has an aura of expressive mastery. All the frustration, all the effort, all of the humility related to the long haul of learning to render the figure is at the service of one thing: expression. The artists whose works you are about to see are here because they have earned the right to be here.

Each one, each individual artist, has something to say. And they all say it beautifully: with the power and conviction that comes from passion-fueled effort over time. 

- John Seed

Orange County Art Show

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Art Teacher Exhibition

Opens TODAY @ Sage Hill High School Studio Gallery

Artists in the Show:

Donna Okamura-SHHS, Robin Cole Smith-LCAD,

Barbara Gard TBHS, Pamela Diaz Martinez-Studio Artist

Terry Brudnak CDMHS, Carol Cole

Gallery hours: 8a.m.- 4p.m.

Show Closes Approximately: Thursday, September 25, 2014

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CONTACT: Pamela Diaz Martinez

                    858.663.8481

                    email: pam@pdmartinez.com

        website: PDMartinez.com

 

I have two drawings in the show:

Academic “Fabric Study”, 24in. x 32in. (drawing above) charcoal on dyed watercolor paper

Palindrome, Conversion of MIK.KIM 26in. x 48in., prismacolor pencil and graphite on clayboard