Chris Ybarra at Hotel des Arts

Chris's artwork for the Bastille Day Party, July 14, 2006

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Here are some pictures of art by Chris Ybarra at Hotel des Arts Bastille Day Party on July 14th, 2006. Click on the thumbnails below to see a larger image, then use your browser's "back" button to return to this page.

Chris was interviewed for the July 15 edition of artsextra.com, an online magazine featuring bay area art events. The article includes pictures and a video clip - check it out!

Artist and photographer Ira Lesser, of ira-corliss.com made this movie using photos taken at the Bastille Day show.

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1958, abstract acrylic painting, 2006

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The Actor, acrylic painting, 2003

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See No Evil, acrylic painting, 2003

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place, 2006

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View of two paintings as installed

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The other side of the hallway

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Two Angels and a Sinner, 2006

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Starmaker, acrylic painting, 2006

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Detail from door of painted room

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Detail from door of painted room

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Image from painted room

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The Bastille Day party is an annual event at the hotel, featuring art by emerging and established artists. The 2006 event featured art by Martine Jardel, as well as by the three artists who have new painted rooms at the hotel: Chris Ybarra, Kate Durkin, and the duo Bloum Cardenas and Regis Silva.

Also featured: music by DJ Bustamante, a silent auction and raffle to benefit Visual Aid, good drinks and great people.