The School of Art galleries is the temporary home for the 51st student-run Holiday Art Sale. The sale comes just in time for the holiday season with various handmade items from student artists from Long Beach State. Proceeds made from the sale are given back to the art department from[Read More…]
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Artist explores an interesting coping mechanism with ‘Witti-Schism’
For many, paper-cutting is a task, whether it’s cutting out paper for a class poster board or creating intricate snowflakes for festive dorm room decor. But third-year Illustration Bachelor of Fine Arts student Natalie Rosen, papercutting has turned it into an art form. Sixty five paper-cut houses and over 800[Read More…]
In Photos: Artist dives into personal conflicts with hints of comedy
“Witti-Schism” at Long Beach State’s School of Arts Galleries features a series of paper-cut and clay sculptures in a theme of witticism, a witty remark and schism, a division between two things. Third year illustration Master of Fine Arts major Natalie Rosen created the gallery to express thoughts and feelings[Read More…]
In Photos: Artist explores the notion of ‘reap what you sow’
Metals and Jewelry Bachelor of Fine Arts major Jojo Solo explores death and deconstruction in her exhibit, “Reap.” In her gallery, Solo tackles themes laced with tones of animal and environmental issues and healthcare problems. Solo combines real natural elements such as deceased bees and flowers with metal, wood, sculpture,[Read More…]
‘Seeking Equilibrium’ explores an artist’s mind through a web-like art installation
Hanging from the ceiling and interconnected like the neurons of a brain, Long Beach State ceramics major Diana Nguyen’s installation exhibit features ropes, chains and boxes that act as a mind map into her thoughts. Nguyen’s explores the inner workings of her mind and the constant stream of thoughts that[Read More…]
In Photos: Ceramics student explores the inner workings of her mind
Long Beach State senior ceramic arts major Diana Nguyen explores the inner workings of her mind through her exhibit “Seeking Equilibrium.” This installation features several wooden boxes strung together by rope and chains to symbolize the introspection of her own experiences while navigating life.
In Photos: ‘Reflections’ showcases the beauty in sexual identity
To portray the inner and outer beauty of the LGBTQ+ community without romanticizing the subjects, “Reflections” welcomes all to learn about and normalize the LGBTQ+ community. Long Beach State artists Bianca Joaquino, Jenni Huynh, Julie Nguyen and Riley Natividad showcase their individual takes on the topic of LGBTQ+ and its[Read More…]
“Race and Othered” uses cultural individuality in art exhibit
“It’s an awkward conversation but the fact of the matter is, our institutions tend to be very white,” said Álvaro D. Marquez, Long Beach State graduate student and co-curator of the latest School of Art Gallery, when discussing his motivation for creating a minority-focused gallery. “We felt that it was[Read More…]
In Photos: ‘Race and Othered’ embraces differences
“Raced and Othered” is the latest artwork in the School of Art from 12 Long Beach State students of color with the mission to initiate conversations about what it means to be an “other.” All students are completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees at LBSU and explore their experiences[Read More…]
“Odd Things” combines different art styles to create a unique ceramic exhibit
In many art exhibits, it is the similarities in artwork that brings a gallery together. But for Long Beach State ceramics majors Althea Fultz, Corrie Wille and Yoon Hwang, the dissimilarity in their artistic styles brought their exhibit “Odd Things” to life. Approached by Fultz and Wille with the idea[Read More…]