Trace: Site Works by Lewis deSoto and Sonja Hinrichsen

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Chandra Cerrito Contemporary is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by artists Lewis deSoto and Sonja Hinrichsen. Both artists are featuring photographic series that involve impermanent manipulations of the landscape and reflect their deep reverence for nature.

Lewis deSoto is a multimedia artist whose installations are often about the human quest to reconcile our inner and outer worlds. His Native American ancestry infused his Southern California upbringing with both a respect for the land and a critical view of cultural imperialism. DeSoto’s Site Projects (1980-1986) were a reaction against the disruptive impact of certain “earthworks” of the 1970s. The Site Projects were created during long camera exposures at night--leaving a minimal trace. They “compared the scale of the human against the overarching embrace of the world, the stars and the galaxies,” states deSoto.

German-born Sonja Hinrichsen examines urban and natural environments through immersive video installations, performances, or rituals that result in ephemeral art pieces. Hinrichsen’s Snow Drawings are large designs created during public art events, where community takes an active part in the creative process. These works correspond with and accentuate the landscape and its local and historical significance. Sonja writes, “Despite an overall documentary character, these projects have a very personal focus, as they draw from my experiences and perceptions. I hope that they help arouse appreciation and consciousness for the natural world”

Opening Reception: Friday, December 5, 2014, 6 - 8 PM
Open First Friday, January 2nd, 6 - 8 PM
Artist Reception and Talk: Thursday, January 8, 6 - 8 PM
Artist Talk led by Diana Daniels, Associate Curator, Crocker Art Museum starts at 6:30 PM

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