Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale Presents The Art of Setsu: Portraits and Panoramas" Beginning May 17th

One-woman art show portrays life experiences and the influence of artistic masters; exhibit complemented by wide variety of programs hosted by Forest Lawn Museum.

   GLENDALE, Calif., April 30, 2003 -- The Art of Setsu: Portraits and Panoramas," a distinctive exhibit that explores the Japanese-American culture and artist Setsus unique form opens Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale. The exhibit represents the journey and the experiences one has on the path of life as well as experiences which touch the lives of Los Angelenos each in a unique and personal way.
   Forest Lawn is proud to bring the artwork of Setsu, a renowned Japanese-American artist to our community by hosting this extraordinary display of paintings," said Alison Bruesehoff, Forest Lawn Museum executive director. The impact of those in Setsus life as well as the influence of classic artists is seen throughout her dramatic portraits and panoramas."
   Setsu specializes in portraits capturing the story her subjects have to tell and reflecting on her experiences as a Japanese-American citizen. All of her paintings bring together the influence she has felt from her background to the paintings styles of Van Gogh and Renoir. Coupled with educational activities this exhibit creates an experience where people of all ages can learn about culture, history and art while enjoying the Forest Lawn Museum and the park-like grounds of Forest Lawn-Glendale. The exhibit will run daily from May 17th through August 3, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.    
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   In addition to the exhibit, the Forest Lawn Museum will be conducting a series of complementary events which are open to the public at no charge.
o   June 21st -- Meet the Artist, Setsu: a unique opportunity to learn about the artist and walk through her artistic steps
o   June 22nd -- Artist Series: come and take an art class with celebrated community artists as they share their craft
o   June 26th - Screen and Sound: a film series devoted to art and its elements
All programs begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Museum. Visit the Forest Lawn web site for additional information: www.forestlawn.com.
   The Setsu exhibit is part of the Forest Lawn Museum Presents, ongoing events which are designed to bring diverse cultural and artistic experiences to Los Angeles through a wide range of exhibits on ethnicity, religion, and history.
About the Forest Lawn Museum
   The Forest Lawn Museum was founded in 1951 with a vision of bringing a wide variety of artwork to the community through both its permanent collection and traveling exhibits. The museums permanent collection features both original works and reproductions by artists from throughout the world including both ancient and contemporary pieces. Bronzes by Frederic Remington, stone sculptures, rare coins, valuable 13th century stained glass and architectural masterpieces such as Paradise Doors are among the more than nearly 250 pieces that can be viewed year-round by museum visitors. In addition, the museum proudly hosts special exhibits such as From Ararat to America" and Windows of War -- Historical Paintings by John Pomeroy," as well as a unique blend of educational and artistic workshops, lectures, films and videos.
   Through the Forest Lawn Museum Presents programs, which include the exhibits and their activities, History Comes Alive and other programs such as the lecture series, and the Community Events such as Memorial Day, hosted by Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks, we hope to offer a unique opportunity of to learn about culture, religion, and history through art," added Bruesehoff.
About Forest Lawn
   Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks and Mortuaries have been serving the greater Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years through its five parks in Long Beach, Cypress, Hollywood Hills, Covina Hills, and Glendale where the company is headquartered. In addition to the Memorial-Parks, Forest Lawn offers a wide range of products and services including funeral planning, funeral insurance, and mortuary services. Known for its pristine and serene environments sprinkled with architectural masterpieces -- both original works and reproductions -- the Memorial-Parks offer solace, respite and peace to visitors. A dedicated member of the community, Forest Lawn regularly creates and hosts a diverse schedule of special events and community services including educational programs, art exhibits, childrens workshops, holiday celebrations, and grief counseling.
   The The Art of Setsu: Portraits and Panoramas" exhibit and related events are open to the public at no charge. The Forest Lawn Museum and its permanent collection of art can be visited daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Forest Lawn-Glendale is located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Calif. For more information call: 1-800-204-3131, or visit the web site: www.forestlawn.com.
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