Andrew Hernandez, Curator of “METALLIC REFLECTIONS” Downey Symphony pre-concert Exhibit
Three years ago Andrew received his a B.A. in Art History from California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He first began painting during his senior year of high school at Verbum Dei High School in Watts, CA. Andrew volunteering with DAC (Downey Arts Coalition) during his senior year at CSUDH. Since, Andrew begun serving as curator and assist-curated the Downey Symphony Art Shows for the past three years.
THE BRIEF CHAT
DAC: Could you tell us about the METALLIC REFLECTIONS exhibit and what it represents?
A.H.: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, among other metals, have adorned objects through-out the centuries. Using metallic material, artists have been able to make amazing and beautiful art works fit for royalty. We are often drawn to these pieces; they are treasures to be shared. For our METALLIC REFLECTIONS exhibit we looked for art pieces that have any form of metallic expression incorporated into it. This includes making art pieces from metal objects in any form, using metallic colors including metallic paints, creating a metallic appearance in the piece.
DAC: When you look all these artists and their art work, what can you say collectively about all these exhibiting artists?
AH: Collectively these artists are some of the most talented and interesting artists that I have had the pleasure to work with. The art pieces that they display shows both their talent and love for the art that they create.
DAC: Why were these artists were chosen over others?
A.H: These artists were selected because their pieces truly exemplified the theme for our show and the way they use their selected mediums to display this theme is both unique and beautiful.
DAC: What can we expect to see in regards to the art that is going to be exhibited?
A.H: In regards to the submitted art pieces for this show viewers should expect to see a unique elegance especially in the materials that artists use to create their pieces while the individual may seem rude and unusual when put together can make a masterpiece. The viewer can expect the art to draw them into it and hope to have some lasting effect on them after they see and walk away from it. There is expected to be approximately 28 pieces that will be displayed for this show.
Metallic Reflections will be on display at the Downey Theatre on April 7, beginning 6:30 pm during the Downey Symphony concert Russian Spectacular. For entrance purchase tickets to the concert by visiting the Downey Theatre box office.
Artists For Metallic Reflections
Aia White-Podue – Returning Artist
Katie McGuire – Returning Artist
Lisa Maffia-Reynoso – Returning Artist
Stephanie Snee – Returning Artist
Wendy Hernandez – Returning Artist
Erika Reynosa
Susan Hawkins
Lindsay Yost – Returning Artist
Isabel Acosta – Returning Artist
Andrew Hernandez
Paula Prager
Charina Tanaka
Kristan Haitz
Andrew Ruano
Linda Ikeda – Returning Artist
Amelie Simmons – Returning Artist
Carolina Estrada-Del Toro – Returning Artist
Jorge Del Toro – Returning Artist
Maxwell Coppala
Ricky Ostendi – Returning Artist/ Featured Artist
Katayoon Alavin
Paul Montelongo
Canadian pianist, Kevin Fitz-Gerald, enjoys a versatile performing career as recitalist, orchestra soloist and chamber musician. His performances have garnered international acclaim and he has been recognized for his “hypnotically powerful and precise” pianism and “dynamic and distinguished” interpretations. His concert tours and performances have taken place in major concert halls, universities and concert organizations throughout the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Mexico, South America, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Notable venues include Carnegie Recital Hall (New York), The Mormon Tabernacle (Utah), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), National Arts Centre (Ottawa), Roy Thompson Hall (Toronto), Place des Arts (Montreal), Izumi Hall (Osaka), Suntori Hall (Tokyo), National Gallery (Kingston) and Town Hall (Melbourne). He has appeared with several Canadian and American orchestras including the Toronto Symphony, Montreal Symphony, Canadian Chamber Orchestra, CBC Radio Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic, Los Angeles Camerata, Utah Chamber Orchestra and more.
