According to Webster dictionary the word ‘Duality’ is the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature. Artistically, I live in both the abstract and figurative world.
Though I am primarily an abstract painter, my figurative is something that surfaces from time to time. For this unusual exhibit, the common thread running though my artwork is a circus theme.
I was inspired by the photographer, Irina Ionesco, who was born into an eastern European circus and worked as a snake charmer. She challenged me to create paintings of her exotic photographs. They lent themselves well to the darker mood that runs through my small circus scenes. My abstracts capture the rhythm and color of the theme.
CiCi Segura Gonzalez
Opening Reception
Sunday, July 12th
3:00pm – 7:00pm
CiCi Segura Gonzalez is a name synonymous with talent, style, and a unique vision of the world…that only a gifted artist can capture.
Moving between the abstract and figurative world….CiCi blurs the lines between what most artists can and cannot do.
This new exhibition…is sure to capture your mind and senses on many levels. The haunting images of the circus and ‘Ionescoesque‘ figures…are alluring and hypnotic.
After participating in many group exhibitions at ChimMaya we are pleased to exhibit the artwork of CiCi Segura Gonzalez / Duality in our North Gallery.
rsvp@chimmaya.com
(please rsvp with title of exhibition, name and number of guests attending)
CiCi Segura Gonzalez was born in San Gabriel, CA.
CiCi studied art at East Los Angeles College and apprenticed/studied with New York artist, Dale Maix. She has also printed at Self-Help Graphics Studio in Los Angeles, California.
Earlier in her career, she worked in London and Los Angeles, as an in-house artist, fashion illustrator, storyboard artist and art director. She has worked for the Walt Disney Company, as an artist and designer.
She is currently an Artist-in-Residence with the Los Angeles based non-profit foundation, Theatre of Hearts/ Youth First, teaching the visual arts to at-risk youth and incarcerated teens.
Her collectors are international (Brazil, France, England, Spain and Argentina) as well as being held in private collections in the United States.
CICI SEGURA GONZALEZ
Cecilia Marie Segura Gonzalez
Born in San Gabriel, CA
EDUCATION / ARTIST TRAINING
East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA
Apprentice – New York artist Dale Maix
EXHIBITIONS
2009
Tropico de Nopal -Dibujos: Emergency Landing – Los Angeles, CA
ChimMaya – Anniversary Exhibit – Los Angeles, CA
Fremont Gallery – Through Women’s Eyes – South Pasadena, CA
2008
Murnau Gallery – Commun-i-que, Seville, Spain
Lawrence Asher – Under the Radar – Los Angeles, CA
Pharmaka – Rebel Legacy – Los Angeles, CA
Tropico de Nopal – Day of the Dead – Los Angeles, CA
ChimMaya Gallery- Day of the Dead – Los Angeles, CA
14 x 18 – ChimMaya Gallery- Los Angeles, CA
Frida – ChimMaya Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
Tropico de Nopal – Short and Sweet Epiphany II – Los Angeles, CA
2007
Murnau Gallery – Collectiva de Navidad – Seville. Spain
Continuing the Latino Tradition – Channing Peake Gallery – Santa Barbara, CA
ChimMaya Gallery – Christmas Exhibit, Los Angeles, CA
Frida, 1907-2007 Cien AÒos – ChimMaya Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
Carmen’s Garden – Tribute to Sr. K. Boccalero – Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA
ChimMaya Gallery – Day of the Dead, Los Angeles, CA
Short and Sweet Epiphany I – Tropico de Nopal – Los Angeles, CA
2006
Blending of Cultures – Mexican Consulate, Los Angeles, CA
Self-Help Graphics Revisited – Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center, Manhattan Beach, CA
DOD – Tropico de Nopal, Los Angeles, CA
La Deuxieme Sexe – Carlotta’s Passion, Los Angeles, CA
Starry Night – MorYork Gallery – Los Angeles. CA
Something Newd – Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA
2005
Reminders Outside the Circle – Tropico de Nopal, Los Angeles, CA
Tierra, Libertad y Independencia – Plaza de la Raza, Los Angeles, CA
A Short and Sweet Epiphany – Tropico de Nopal, Los Angeles, CA
Designer Showcase – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Better than Naked II – Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA
2004
Plaza de la Raza – Los Angeles, CA
Avenue 50 Studio – Los Angeles, CA
2003
Visions, Dreams and Metaphors – Tropico de Nopal, Los Angeles, CA
Revolution/Evolution II – Galleria Otra Vez – Los Angeles, CA
Slightly Erotica – Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Quarteto de Luna, 4 Women Painters – Tropico de Nopal, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Print Show – Galleria Otra Vez – Los Angeles, CA
2002
Peace Exhibition – Nagasaki Museum, Japan
Las Perspectivas de Hollywood – Hollywood Museum, Hollywood,CA
Annual Print Exhibition – Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA
Grabados Past & Present – Rock Rose Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
Frida on Paper – Avenue 50 Studio, Los Angeles, CA
2001
El Pueblo Gallery – Living with L.A. Art – Los Angeles, CA
Dia De Los Muertos – Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles, CA
El Portal – Pasadena, CA
2000
Cool Art – Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
Back to the Future, Latino Images of the Millen. – California State University-Dominguez Hills
Plaza de la Raza – Los Angeles, CA
Heritage Month – Baile Rojo – Toyota – Los Angeles, CA
Southern California Perspective in Printmaking – Galeria Boccalero, Los Angeles, CA
1999
Fiesta de Arte – Flor de Luna, Los Angeles, CA
Visiones Expresivas – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Print Exhibition – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
La Causa’ / Homage to Cesar Chavez – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Noches de Arte y Realidades – Flor de Luna, Los Angeles, CA
Plaza de la Raza – Los Angeles, CA
1998
Tribute to Octavio Paz / Dia de Los Muertos – Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA
El Sueño de la Diosa – Galeria Boccalero, Los Angeles, CA
El Grito de Guadalupe – Channing Peake Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Cool Art ’98 – Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Centre, Los Angeles, CA
Dia de Los Muertos – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Bumper Show – Seattle, WA
Homage to David Alfaro Siqueiros – Galeria Boccalero, Los Angeles, CA
Annual Print Exhibition – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
1997
Museum of Latin American Art – Gallery Store, Long Beach, CA
Lozano’s – Sierra Madre, CA
Contemporary Virgins – Galeria Boccalero, Los Angeles, CA
Tribute to Rigoberta Menchu Tum – Pasadena, CA
Viva La Vida – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Cool Art ’97 – Los Angeles, CA
H20 / A Watercolor Exhibition – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
1996
Voces, Voices – Fine Arts Gallery, California State University Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
Black & White Portfolio – California State University Fullerton – Fullerton, CA
Black & White Portfolio – California State University Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA
Flores de Esperanza – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Virgins & Madonnas – DADA, Los Angeles, CA
Prints from the Studio – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Corona y Cruz – SPARC, Venice, CA
Selection from SHG – Los Angeles, CA
Armory Centre for the Arts – Pasadena, CA
Colores – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
1995
Fronteras Sin Fronteras – Nuevo Laredo, TX
Thee Arroyo Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
Dia de los Muertos – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
Aquarelas – Galeria Otra Vez, Los Angeles, CA
El Centro Centre – Los Angeles, CA
No Que No – Los Angeles, CA
Set Design
2004
Set Design: Art work rental and purchase: Second Time Around – UPN TV
Main character portrays an artist. Paintings used as characters artwork.
2009
Set Design: Art work (Vestige Series) Millionaire Matchmaker
Publications
2001 Latin Style – Issue #43 – Perspectives of Hollywood
2002 Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art Vol 1, Vol 2
2004 Bestiary by Lourdes Vazquez (selected poems) – Cover art
2005 Triumph of Our Communities
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