MYTHS & MAGICAL FANTASIES, 1996

The Myths and Magical Fantasies exhibition at the California Center for the Arts Museum in Escondido opened on October 27, 1996, and ran until February 2, 1997. This exhibition explored fantastical themes, bridging mythological stories with imaginative, surreal interpretations by various contemporary artists. It presented works that brought mythical and magical elements to life, inviting viewers into a realm where the boundaries between reality and fantasy were blurred.

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Michael Lucero, Female Roman Statue (Reclamation series), 1996, clay with glazes, plaster, and paint, 47x18x11

Michael Lucero Female Roman Statue (Reclamation series), 1996, clay with glazes, plaster, and paint, 47x18x11

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Melissa Miller, Clowns, 1983, oil on linen 56x76

Melissa Miller Melissa Miller, Clowns, 1983, oil on linen 56x76

Mary Ann Luera, Reconciliacion/Reconciliation, 1994, Acrylic on canvas, 48x60

Mary Ann Luera Reconciliacion/Reconciliation, 1994, Acrylic on canvas, 48x60

Anthony Gormley, Offering, 1992, iron and air, 76x25x15

Anthony Gormley Offering, 1992, iron and air, 76x25x15

Daniel Lee, Juror #7 (lion king) 1994, digital inkjet print, edition 1/6 53x35

Daniel Lee Juror #7 (lion king) 1994, digital inkjet print, edition 1/6 53x35

Melissa miller, New Skin, 1988, oil on linen, 64x72

Melissa miller New Skin, 1988, oil on linen, 64x72

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Carlo Maria Mariani, Ganimede and the Eagle of Zeus, 1978, oil on canvas, 70x53

Carlo Maria Mariani Ganimede and the Eagle of Zeus, 1978, oil on canvas, 70x53

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Myths & Magical Fantasies Installation - George Condo, The Portable Artist center

Myths & Magical Fantasies Installation - George Condo, The Portable Artist center

Judy Onofrio, A Mermaid and two Fish with Teeth, 1995, mixed media, 53x49x22

Judy Onofrio A Mermaid and two Fish with Teeth, 1995, mixed media, 53x49x22

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Lucia Maya, Elixir del Ovido/Elixir of Oblivion, 1995, oil on canvas, 58x43

Lucia Maya Elixir del Ovido/Elixir of Oblivion, 1995, oil on canvas, 58x43

Installation - George Condo, Astroman

Installation - George Condo, Astroman

Myths & Magical Fantasies

Stephan Balkenhol, Alligator man, 1994, cedar, 39x34x18

Stephan Balkenhol Alligator man, 1994, cedar, 39x34x18

George Condo, The Portable Artist (in progress), 1995, oil on canvas, 76x72

George Condo The Portable Artist (in progress), 1995, oil on canvas, 76x72

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