Checked out the show "Centered on the Center Show" at the Huntington Beach Art Center, don't ask me why but they always seem to have their openings on Fridays. There was a large amount of work, something like 400 pieces by approximately 200 artists. I'd really believe it, the place was packed. The show was hung salon style and organized within the center by each sub-category of work. In the first room on the left were paintings that fell into the portrait category, some naturalistic or others in done in the now popular lowbrow manner. On the right side were portraits done in a more abstract technique. The second room was divided into landscapes, photography and some mixed media. The final back room was mostly non-objective abstract work or conceptual pieces. Rounding out all three rooms were many plinths displaying various sculptures. Lots of attendees and artists. Nothing in this year's show particularly caught my attention, and it was open to anyone who wanted to hang their work so I'm assuming most of the pieces at the show were predominately offered up by young aspiring art students, local weekend painters or sculptors. Regardless, it has always been fun and interesting each time I've attended the "Centered on the Center" opening receptions.
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