CSUCI Exhibitions Gallery features Christophe Bourély: ‘Simulated Realities’

Camarillo, Calif., Feb. 5, 2008—CSUCI Exhibitions gallery in Camarillo announced its next show titled “Simulated Realities” will focus on the work of CSUCI art faculty member Christophe Bourély. Artwork exhibited will include an installation, a series of paintings, and a series of prints. The show will begin Feb. 7 and continue through Feb. 29. A reception for the artist will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The reception is open to the public.

CSUCI Exhibitions is located at 92 Palm Drive in “Old Town” Camarillo, Calif., 93010. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“Simulated Realities” explores the postmodern concept of hyper reality. The hyper-real is concerned with the idea of the subjugation of the real by the fictitious. Where authenticity, or the original artifact, is displaced by an ever-increasing reproduction, and most importantly, when the reproduction becomes realer than the real. Examples of the hyper-real abound in modern life, so much so, that as a culture people have become less aware of this simulated reality.

For additional information, contact the California State University Channel Islands Art Department, 805-437-8570, email: art@csuci.edu, or visit the Web site http://art.csuci.edu/gallery

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CSU Channel Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.