August 23, 2002

INFORMATION: Sue Bozman or John McElwain, (661) 362-3415 or 3494

Art Exhibition Explores Eating Disorders

The College of the Canyons Art Department Gallery announces the gallery exhibition entitled "Eating Disorders in a Disordered Culture" by Robin Lasser and Kathryn Sylva. The exhibition will run from Sept. 10 through Oct. 19. Admission is free.

Both visual artists hold teaching positions at California universities, each having been personally touched by the suffering of many with eating disorders. Both Lasser and Sylva have seen many of their students' struggles with eating problems and body image. Lasser is currently an associate professor and coordinator of the photography department at San Jose State University. Her art is concerned with environmental, social and health issues. Sylva is an assistant professor of design at the University of California, Davis. In her teaching of design and in her creative work, she emphasizes social and humanitarian issues.

"Eating Disorders in a Disordered Culture" explores the personal, cultural and historical dimensions of eating disorders. This multi-faceted project is especially designed for a gallery exhibition. College of the Canyons Art Department is sponsoring this exhibition to promote education and awareness of eating disorders on campus and in the community.

Members of the public are invited to attend a question-and-answer session with the artists at noon Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the gallery. To attend the exhibition, visitors may obtain a parking permit valid in any student lot from the vending machine in lot #6 or the south parking lot on the COC campus.

Gallery and store hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The gallery is closed Friday, Sunday and holidays.

For more information regarding this exhibition, call (661) 259-7800, Ext. 3612.