Art Exhibit Showcases Art Owned by CHC Foundation
Publish Date: 8-6-2015, 11:37 a.m.
June 22-July 15, 2015, the Crafton Hills College Art Gallery presented a selection
of works from the Foundation Collection. On display were paintings and sculptures
from acclaimed artists, George Gách, Evan Peelle, and Ettore DeGrazia.
A framed oil on canvas, “El Toro’s Last Stand” by artist Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia was the centerpiece of the show. DeGrazia is known for his colorful images of Native American children of the American Southwest and other Western scenes. This painting is valued at $4,500.
George Gách was noted for sculpture, impressionist painting and teaching. Gách's art has classical and impressionistic styles with subjects including animals, people, floral, nudes, cowboys, sports and landscape scenes. The collection is valued at over $300,000.
Gách’s grandson, Evan Peelle has sold privately commissioned artworks internationally. Oil on canvas paintings from the “Seduction Series” were on exhibit. His work is characterized by bold brushwork, abstract lunar like surfaces, and cutting precision. The collection is valued at over $36,000.
Artwork held by the Crafton Hills College Foundation will be available for purchase beginning December 2015 in order for the Foundation to realize the financial benefit of these gifts.
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