The Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion is excited to announce the opening of two concurrent exhibits, “What’s My Thesis?” and “Wizard Hours,” beginning Saturday, February 1. An opening reception will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. that day, followed by a campus reception on Thursday, February 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Both exhibits will run until Thursday, March 20, and admission is free for all exhibits and gallery events.
The exhibit “What’s My Thesis?” is based on a podcast hosted by Javier Proenza, where guest artists share the insights they have gained in pursuit of their artistic practices. The Doyle is proud to feature over 30 talented artists from Southern California in this group exhibition. Showcased in the Main Gallery, this exhibit highlights a diverse range of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and video, representing various art communities and stages of artistic career development. Notable artists include Hiroshi Clark, part-time photography faculty member at OCC, and Amir Zaki, who previously exhibited at the Doyle with his solo exhibit in 2019.
In addition, “Wizard Hours” will be a solo exhibition by Elias Hernandez featured in the Project Gallery. Hernandez’s work brings myth-building to life through a character he calls the “Clock Wizard.” His creations — spanning painting, ceramics, and drawing — form a layered fantasy dreamscape that allows the wizard to both transform and terrify other creatures. Drawing inspiration from animation, video games, and card games of the 2000s, Hernandez constructs dynamic worlds and figures. The wizard and magical citizens are ever moving; their bodies wave, bend, and stretch like the whimsy of a fable or possibility of a cartoon. His detailed drawings resemble tapestries, while his ceramics and sculptural work reflect the “equipable items” and gems familiar to video game enthusiasts. Through his artistry, Hernandez links contemporary illustration with traditional themes, invoking magic and monsters for a new, playable era.
“Simply put, the exhibits are fun gathering of artists from Orange County and Los Angeles,” says Dakota Noot, Acting Director for The Doyle. “Both highlight the wonder of podcasts and video games as references for the arts.”
Community members are invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., and the campus reception on Thursday, February 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Experience the vibrant works of these talented artists and engage in creative conversations sparked by their exhibitions.
Below is a list of confirmed artists for the "What's My Thesis?" exhibit.
Liv Aanrud, Clarisse Abelarde, David Alekhuogie, Mary Boo Anderson, Zeina Baltagi, Rachid Bouhamidi, mika castañeda, Victor Castañeda H, Hiroshi Clark, Annie Lucido, Kevin Cooley, Edward Cushenberry, Juan Gomez, Elmer Guevara, Daniel Herr, K Knittel, Nick Lowe, Amy Mackay, Elizabeth Munzon, Naomi Nadreau, Liz Nurenberg, Yeltsin Penado, Jacky Perez, Javier Proenza, Kristopher Raos, Megan Reed, Yoshie Sakai, Alex Andrew Sanchez, Gloria Gem Sánchez, Emily Silver, Molly Schulman, Laurie Steelink, Jacqueline Valenzuela, Christopher Anthony Velasco, Surge Witrön, Kim Ye, and Amir Zaki.
Gallery hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and First Saturday (March 1), noon until 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Fridays and school holidays.
The Doyle is located next to OCC’s Parking Lot D, off Merrimac Way, between Starbucks and the Art Center classrooms. For additional information, call (714) 432-5738.
The exhibit “What’s My Thesis?” is based on a podcast hosted by Javier Proenza, where guest artists share the insights they have gained in pursuit of their artistic practices. The Doyle is proud to feature over 30 talented artists from Southern California in this group exhibition. Showcased in the Main Gallery, this exhibit highlights a diverse range of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and video, representing various art communities and stages of artistic career development. Notable artists include Hiroshi Clark, part-time photography faculty member at OCC, and Amir Zaki, who previously exhibited at the Doyle with his solo exhibit in 2019.
In addition, “Wizard Hours” will be a solo exhibition by Elias Hernandez featured in the Project Gallery. Hernandez’s work brings myth-building to life through a character he calls the “Clock Wizard.” His creations — spanning painting, ceramics, and drawing — form a layered fantasy dreamscape that allows the wizard to both transform and terrify other creatures. Drawing inspiration from animation, video games, and card games of the 2000s, Hernandez constructs dynamic worlds and figures. The wizard and magical citizens are ever moving; their bodies wave, bend, and stretch like the whimsy of a fable or possibility of a cartoon. His detailed drawings resemble tapestries, while his ceramics and sculptural work reflect the “equipable items” and gems familiar to video game enthusiasts. Through his artistry, Hernandez links contemporary illustration with traditional themes, invoking magic and monsters for a new, playable era.
“Simply put, the exhibits are fun gathering of artists from Orange County and Los Angeles,” says Dakota Noot, Acting Director for The Doyle. “Both highlight the wonder of podcasts and video games as references for the arts.”
Community members are invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., and the campus reception on Thursday, February 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Experience the vibrant works of these talented artists and engage in creative conversations sparked by their exhibitions.
Below is a list of confirmed artists for the "What's My Thesis?" exhibit.
Liv Aanrud, Clarisse Abelarde, David Alekhuogie, Mary Boo Anderson, Zeina Baltagi, Rachid Bouhamidi, mika castañeda, Victor Castañeda H, Hiroshi Clark, Annie Lucido, Kevin Cooley, Edward Cushenberry, Juan Gomez, Elmer Guevara, Daniel Herr, K Knittel, Nick Lowe, Amy Mackay, Elizabeth Munzon, Naomi Nadreau, Liz Nurenberg, Yeltsin Penado, Jacky Perez, Javier Proenza, Kristopher Raos, Megan Reed, Yoshie Sakai, Alex Andrew Sanchez, Gloria Gem Sánchez, Emily Silver, Molly Schulman, Laurie Steelink, Jacqueline Valenzuela, Christopher Anthony Velasco, Surge Witrön, Kim Ye, and Amir Zaki.
Gallery hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and First Saturday (March 1), noon until 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Fridays and school holidays.
The Doyle is located next to OCC’s Parking Lot D, off Merrimac Way, between Starbucks and the Art Center classrooms. For additional information, call (714) 432-5738.