Painter Perin Mahler @ SUU's Art Insights Talks (CC: Oct 14)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/30/10
Michael French
Public Information Coordinator
College of Performing and Visual Arts
Southern Utah University
Office: 435-865-8667
Cell: 805-260-8797
michaelfrench@suu.edu

FOR CALENDAR EDITORS: ART INSIGHTS, PERIN MAHLER

WHAT: SUU’s Arts Insights explores the autobiographical paintings of Perin Mahler. Lauded for his recent body of work, titled “Autobiographies,” Mahler skillfully manipulates a photograph and his provocative approach vividly captures his subject in startling color revealing a unique connection to the artist himself.

WHO: Art Insights
Southern Utah University, Department of Art and Design

WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 2010

TIME: 7:00pm

WHERE: Centrum Arena, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

TICKETS: Phone: Arts Hotline: (435) 865-8800 or visit: www.suu.edu/arts

PRICES: Free and the General Public is encouraged to attend.


SUU’S ART INSIGHTS SHOWCASES THE WORK
OF PAINTER PERIN MAHLER
OCTOBER 14, 2010

Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah: Using paintings to illustrate aspects of both his personal and professional life, Perin Mahler has created art that is as uniquely biographical as it is illuminating. His provocative approach to painting is showcased in SUU’s Department of Art and Design’s weekly lecture series, Art Insights, on Thursday, October 14, 2010. The lecture begins at 7pm at SUU’s Centrum Arena. Admission is free and the general public is encouraged to attend.

Lauded for his recent body of work, titled “Autobiographies,” Perin Mahler skillfully manipulates a photograph and then vividly captures his subject in startling color revealing a unique connection to the artist himself. Mahler holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and a master of fine arts degree in painting from Queens College in New York, New York. His works have been acquired and are among such distinguished collections as The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Sirak Collection in Columbus, Ohio, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, and the San Francisco Art Institute. In addition, his works have been exhibited throughout the United States. Currently, he is an Associate Professor of Art at Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, California, where he directs the master of fine arts program in painting.

Art Insights is a weekly program hosted during the fall and spring semesters by SUU’s Art and Design faculty. Students and community members meet weekly to experience presentations and discussions by visiting artists and art educators from around the nation who share their work and insights and attend gallery openings. Admission is free, and the general public is invited to attend.

To witness the art of Perin Mahler, the viewer explores painting that is both personal and riveting. Experience Mahler’s work for yourself by attending Art Insights. For more information on the SUU College of Performing and Visual Arts events, please call the Arts Hotline at (435) 865-8800, or visit www.suu.edu/arts.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
The Southern Utah University College of Performing and Visual Arts is comprised of nationally accredited departments of Art and Design, Music, Theatre Arts and Dance, as well as a graduate program in Arts Administration. The College offers 16 different degree areas, including liberal arts Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees; professional Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and theatre degrees; and a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration degree. More than 60 full- and part-time faculty and staff are engaged in teaching and mentoring over 550 majors in the College. Over 1100 students enroll each year in over 195 arts classes on the SUU campus. The College presents 100 performances, lectures, presentations, and exhibitions each year. The College’s affiliate organizations include the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, American Folk Ballet, Utah Shakespearean Festival, the performance group Acclamation, and the SUU Ballroom Dance Company. For more information about the College of Performing and Visual Arts, contact the Office of the Dean at (435) 865-8561, or by e-mail at cpvamktg@suu.edu.