Cheech Marin displays art in Muzeo
The "Chicano Art and Soul" exhibit includes Folklorico dancers on weekends to attract families
By: Sarah Mendoza
Issue date: 2/11/08 Section: News
Cheech Marin is best known for his role as a character from the comedic pair Cheech and Chong, but these days you wont find him "Up in Smoke." Instead, Marin is playing a huge role in bringing Chicano art to the forefronts.
Recently, Marin brought his personal collection of Chicano art to Anaheim Muzeo with his presentation of "Chicano Art and Soul," displaying about 100 drawings and pastels by 26 Chicano artists.
This collection is a three-part exhibit. The exhibit includes a compilation called "Papel Chicano," displaying works on paper from 19 artists. Another portion of this exhibition is the "Chicano Collection," which consists of fine art prints. An interactive section called "Chicano Now" is also included, where kids can take a ride in a simulated 1957 Chevy with hydraulic suspension, adding something fun for the whole family.
Muzeo is the second venue to house "Papel Chicano." The collection first appeared in Arizona.
The exhibition also includes a video that digs into the life of each artist featured in the collection and provides some background on the initial idea to launch the collection. The video even underlines the financial preparation for the tour.
"There has been discussion of extending the exhibit's stay since we have received such a great response from the community ... but no final decisions have been made," Executive Director Peter Comiskey said at Muzeo.
Comiskey, who has been director at Muzeo since it's opening in October 2006, said volunteers of Muzeo coordinate activities that parallel the content of the exhibition. To add family appeal to the exhibit, Folklorico dancers perform Saturdays and Sundays as live entertainment.
"The whole personality of the Muzeo changes as we highlight each exhibition that passes through," Comiskey said.
Comiskey explains the decision process in bringing Marin's art to Muzeo.
"This is not just an art institute ... we look for material that speaks to diversity and material that the community can appreciate," Comiskey said.
Recently, Marin brought his personal collection of Chicano art to Anaheim Muzeo with his presentation of "Chicano Art and Soul," displaying about 100 drawings and pastels by 26 Chicano artists.
This collection is a three-part exhibit. The exhibit includes a compilation called "Papel Chicano," displaying works on paper from 19 artists. Another portion of this exhibition is the "Chicano Collection," which consists of fine art prints. An interactive section called "Chicano Now" is also included, where kids can take a ride in a simulated 1957 Chevy with hydraulic suspension, adding something fun for the whole family.
Muzeo is the second venue to house "Papel Chicano." The collection first appeared in Arizona.
The exhibition also includes a video that digs into the life of each artist featured in the collection and provides some background on the initial idea to launch the collection. The video even underlines the financial preparation for the tour.
"There has been discussion of extending the exhibit's stay since we have received such a great response from the community ... but no final decisions have been made," Executive Director Peter Comiskey said at Muzeo.
Comiskey, who has been director at Muzeo since it's opening in October 2006, said volunteers of Muzeo coordinate activities that parallel the content of the exhibition. To add family appeal to the exhibit, Folklorico dancers perform Saturdays and Sundays as live entertainment.
"The whole personality of the Muzeo changes as we highlight each exhibition that passes through," Comiskey said.
Comiskey explains the decision process in bringing Marin's art to Muzeo.
"This is not just an art institute ... we look for material that speaks to diversity and material that the community can appreciate," Comiskey said.
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