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For Immediate Release
Contact: Meagan Atiyeh, (503) 986-0084, Meagan.atiyeh@state.or.us
Prints by Bruce Bayard Exhibited in the Governor’s OfficeAn exhibition by Bruce Bayard, a self-taught artist based in Ashland, is on display in the office of Governor Ted Kulongoski through December 21, 2007. Bayard’s vibrantly colored and layered works are original compositions created with his own and found photography, computer-manipulated, and finished as archival ink jet prints. Using layers of bold pattern and text on top of horizon lines, sky, and glimpses of flowers, this selection of prints portrays a natural word in play with that of the man-made. Says Bayard: “While the process of creating work is important and, in fact, substantially connected to its meaning, my goal in art is to move beyond a discussion on how the art was created, into the realm of motivation, intrigue, discovery and interpretation.” Recently featured on OPB’s Art Beat, Bayard has been exhibiting his work throughout southern Oregon and California for years, and his prints are included in the State of Oregon’s Public Art Collection. Bruce Bayard served from 2003 through 2006 as a City of Ashland Arts Commissioner, and is an active member of Ashland’s growing creative community. The Art in the Governor’s Office Program honors selected Oregon artists with exhibitions in the reception area of the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol. The program considers only professional, living Oregon artists, and an exhibit in the Governor’s office is considered a lifetime honor. Artists whose work has been shown there include Gordon Gilkey, Yuji Hiratsuka, Manuel Izquierdo, James Lavadour, Henk Pander, Michele Russo and Margot Thompson. * * * * * * * * * * * The Oregon Arts Commission believes that the arts and culture are touchstones of community and civic life and that it is essential to preserve, stabilize and develop their central role in Oregon. The Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Economic and Community Development Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available at www.oregonartscommission.org
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