The arts are alive and well in North County, and with the new LUX Art Institute facility (the institute was founded in 1998) in Encinitas, things have reached a new pinnacle.
Granted, the area is not known (yet) as a center for the arts, but we are seeing many strides made in the availability of high-quality art in communities like Encinitas, Carlsbad (a town with its own fine reputation as an art community) and Solana Beach’s Cedros District.
LUX Art Institute is a treasure, AND a unique concept in our area. The unique structure of this new building (designed by architect Renzo Zecchetto) itself is a work of art that blends with the surrounding environment, and perhaps symbolizes the unique perspective of the institute…the relationship between artist and viewer that evolves from the “artist in residence” concept, allowing one to watch and experience artists at work as well as to enjoy completed creations.
“Lux is about access to art. By focusing on living artists, and the art they create, we give visitors an unprecedented look inside the creative process.” (from the LUX brochure)
The first artist in residence was TOMAS RIVAS (Nov. 1 – Nov. 29), from Chile, whose magnificent creations evolved from simple sheetrock (see photos). The next artist who arrives January 31, is ASTRID PRESTON, a Los Angeles landscape painter, whose work will be on exhibit from February 9 through March 22, 2008. A reception for the artist will be held February 9 from 7 – 9 pm.
LUX offers lectures and artist-led workshops, as well as a monthly reception for the public on the 3rd Wednesday every month where viewers can enjoy the works on display, refreshments, and studio tours.
LUX Art Institute is located at 1550 South El Camino Real, a short distance beyond Santa Fe Road. You can reach them at (760) 436-6611. Their hours are Thursday and Friday from 1 – 5 pm, and Saturdays from 11 am – 5 pm.
Enjoy the show (there is music)
UPDATE - This article was featured, along with other great information about the San Diego area, in the January 2008 Special Edition of The San Diego Beat.
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Thanks, Marlene. We spent an hour there yesterday (our first visit) - it was wonderful.
Jeff
Jeff,
It looks like you are becoming an expert in historical art for your areas of interest and I'm sure consumers appreciate it when you help educate them on what they might have missed.
Thanks, Neal. My wife and I used to own an art gallery, and we are avid collectors, so this sort of thing is always of interest to me. Hope it is to others.
Jeff
Mary - so nice to hear from you. It is a terrific venue - I think you will enjoy it immensely.
Jeff
Jeff:
Enjoyed perusing your site and reading about you. Am also a trans; from L.A. just up the road apiece.
Have had a business since '84 supplying 3D projection lenses and advice to movie theatres all over the globe. (Not a very promising career with DVD taking over, but still love what's left of it.) Since I've worked in the film industry since '69 I just decided to do what I think I do best; be creative with other people's money... Hence a new venture: "ShowBusiness" I now help businesses get ready for 'primetime' (with computer graphics and my set decorating experience, I'm improving signage, re-vamping retail & office space; etc.)
Enough tech talk, now that you're ensconsed on the coast. Are you planning to go to the next Lux reception? Hope to meet and greet you there. Vicky S.
Thanks for the note, Vicky, and for stopping by to visit. NOt sue I can make the next one. I have a conflict that evening. We'll see. But perhaps our paths WILL cross live before too long.
Jeff