THE MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART (MMA) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT LOCAL ARTIST HECTOR DIONICIO MENDOZA WILL BE HOLDING A MONTH-LONG EXHIBITION OF HIS WORK.

A mixed-media art project and an artist-in-residency program will begin on December 23 at the Monterey Museum of Art. The announcement was made by Hector Dionicio Mendoza, a multi-media artist residing in Monterey, who will be participating in the program. December 22, 2017, Monterey, California — A mixed-media art project and an artist-in-residency program will begin on December 23 at the Monterey Museum of Art. The announcement was made by Hector Dionicio Mendoza, a multi-media artist residing in Monterey, who will be participating in the program. In the beginning of Mendoza’s residence and art project titled “Process in Progress,” which will begin on Saturday, December 23, the general public will be encouraged to stop by and engage with the artist from ten in the morning until two in the afternoon. Other sessions are scheduled to take place on January 4, 2018, January 5, at the First Friday reception, January 8, and January 15, which will be a workshop on screen printing. The public is invited to participate in the workshop and learn fundamental screen printing techniques on both paper and fabric. On February 4, 2018, the residence will shut its doors. A behind-the-scenes insight into the artist’s process of producing work is provided by the exhibition titled “Process in Progress,” which includes drawings, sculptures, and installations. The exhibition gives the audience the opportunity to enjoy a peek into the artist’s studio practice. It is Mendoza’s assertion that the primary objective of the project is to exhibit a body of work in its different phases of completion, with the intention of providing the general audience with the opportunity to contemplate the following questions: At what point in time is the artwork deemed finished and ready to be displayed? 2. Which influences are responsible for dictating, inspiring, or having an impact on a body of work? 3. When it comes to the creation of art, what effect does the alchemy of materials influence? 4. What are some of the ways in which the practice of experimenting is a significant contributor to the development of new artistic approaches and ideas? A variety of supporting resources, including drawings, books, magazines, photographs, and sound, will be included in the project in addition to the artwork in order to keep the audience interested. There are around ten pieces that are in different stages of completion, and he intends to have at least thirty-five works on exhibit. In the course of the project, which will last for one month, Mendoza will be present at the location on a single day each week during the typical museum hours. According to Mendoza, “the technique of artmaking becomes more accessible to the public and subsequently demystifies how art is generated.” This is accomplished by concurrently employing the museum as an exhibition venue and an artist-in-residence workshop. Additionally, the project intends to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the ways in which artists and the general public are making use of modern museum settings. Mendoza, who was born in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, but grew up in King City, used recycled clay, concrete, and rust in conjunction with found artifacts in order to create personal emblems in his work. He did this by combining these materials with found objects. Among the many topics that are investigated in Mendoza’s work is the connection that exists between history, racial identity, and the natural world. “The art that I create is a kind of social statement or critique on society. According to Mendoza, “points of departure for my work are visions from my everyday existence at the moment.” “I have selected the ideas that I have included into my artwork because I have encountered them either via the mediums of mass communication or through my own personal experiences. For the purpose of depicting metaphor, I use things that are both expressive and realistically created, together with motions that are very meaningful. Following his graduation from high school with honors, he was given a scholarship to attend California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, California, where he majored in graphic design. He graduated with honors. Because of his passion for graphic design, he decided to pursue a degree in art at California College of the Arts in Oakland, California. He received a bachelor’s degree in fine art from this institution, where he finished with a magna cum laude. After Mendoza had finished his bachelor’s degree, he was invited to participate in a number of artist-in-residence programs and exhibitions in Europe. Some of these programs and exhibitions included Kust Futur in Switzerland in the year 2000, The Bossard Project in Berlin in the year 2001, Casa Santos in Barcelona in the year 2002, and The Putney Arts Center in London in October 2003. Some of the accolades that Mendoza has received include the Eureka Fellowship in California in 2004, the Kunst Now award in Berlin in 2005, and the Eco-Conciente award in Mexico City in 2007. Additionally, he graduated from Yale University with a master’s degree in fine art in the year 2009. Most recently, he was given the opportunity to participate in the famous Djerassi Resident Artists Program in Woodside, California, where he was granted an artist’s residence. In addition to being an Assistant Professor in the Visual and Public Art Department at California State University Monterey Bay, he presently resides in Monterey. Studio classes in sculpting, painting, and screen printing are among the subjects that Mendoza offers. In reference to the Monterey Museum of Art By fostering an awareness for California art from the past, present, and future, the Monterey Museum of Art fosters a deeper respect for the visual arts and encourages its expansion. When it comes to connecting art and community, the Monterey Museum of Art places a heavy focus on interactive experiences that are constructed around the museum’s extensive collection of art from California and the surrounding area. Visitors are the target audience for exhibitions and activities of the highest quality, which are meant to engage and inspire them. In 1959, the museum was formed with the purpose of conserving the creative history of the area via the collection, preservation, and presentation of the art of California and the Central Coast. Beginning as a branch of the American Federation of the Arts, the Museum of Modern Art (MMA) continues to be the only museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara that has received national accreditation. Additional information on the exhibits, programs, and activities that are being held at the Museum may be found at montereyart.org. PR@montereyart.org or 831.372.5477 x101 is the contact information for the media. Marci Bracco Cain Chatterbox Public Relations Salinas, California 93901 (831) 747-7455 http://www.montereyart.org is the contact information.