Don Woodford, an artist and educator, gives an artist talk solely based on his personal experience and his exhibition to emerge his audience in the rich knowledge of art to provide inspiration. The subject of art and art majors are always being questioned if they're necessary or justified. For others like Woodford, the arts carry a great significance to our modern day society and should be consumed in our education. Located on the far side of campus, The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art at California State University, San Bernardino, freely welcomed guests to walk through two phenomenal exhibitions to gain a greater empathy for the context of the artworks … [Read more...] about Don Woodford and his former students honored in the form of art
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Classical art is out and new media aesthetics are in
By Breana Owens Over the past century, art has shifted from the classical art style to more interactive pieces of abstract craftsmanship. Some of the most famous pieces that have come from the past 20 years are abstract sculptures, such as Cecilia Vicuña’s, Quipu Womb. It is revered for its size and boldness. Unlike classical art that may be clear and to the point, this art makes people think deeply about what the artist may have been trying to convey. This is not to say that classical art cannot be analyzed in a deeper way. However, when it comes to modern pieces, the meaning behind them is not as transparent. Interactive pieces of art are also highly enjoyed by the … [Read more...] about Classical art is out and new media aesthetics are in
Quarantine life through the eyes of Remy
Former CSUSB student Jorge Razo is taking advantage of the extra time during quarantine to showcase his creativity. Razo has been generating memes involving Remy, a character he created in 2013, being stuck at home during this pandemic. Razo has enjoyed drawing ever since he was a kid. "As I got older, I didn't have the same free time to draw, so I set aside all my drawing supplies and forgot about them for many years," Razo said. "It wasn't until I started reading children books to my daughter that the idea to write her a book and illustrate it came to mind." In 2013, Razo started an instagram page and called it "wiidoodle" and used the platform as an incentive to draw every … [Read more...] about Quarantine life through the eyes of Remy
From “Paint and Sip”
By Wendy Wheeler and Amy Neault The Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) Program Board helped students de-stress by hosting the Paint and Sip event in the Bay. This event is about painting an image whilst an instructor directs the painting session and everyone sips on a beverage. Hence, ‘Paint and Sip.’ Monica McMahon, Program Board Coordinator, said the event is held quarterly and originally started in the Winter quarter of 2017. “This initially was meant to be a one time event, but students loved it and it took off!” The event offers students the opportunity for an hour of relaxation. Several rows of tables were set up and tarped over. Each chair was paired individually with a … [Read more...] about From “Paint and Sip”
San Bernardino FoodFest promotes local businesses
San Bernardino FoodFest has returned for the new year. The event was hosted on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and it featured loads of local cuisine, businesses, art, and live entertainment! These monthly events have been uniting and celebrating San Bernardino's community for over a year now. The event was and will continue to be a host to several local food vendors, with options for anyone and everyone. Some of the options included fresh barbecue for the meat-eaters and vegan pizza and pastries for the more plant-based members of the community. Local artist, Dontrell Jackson (@artrelluhmillion), explained how he was invited back to the festival after his last appearance … [Read more...] about San Bernardino FoodFest promotes local businesses
RAFFMA: Made In California
By Richard Aranda and Kai Watson Art can be found anywhere as showcased in a RAFFMA-hosted event that was meant to inspire students to display their art to the world. On November 14, artists gathered together at the RAFFMA Made in California art exhibit. The event showcased the portrait style photography by Wayne Shimabukaro. Accompanying him at the panel were artists Wayne has collaborated with in the past. They discussed the art scene when they were up and coming artists and how it compares to today, offering advice to young artists. New York is known to be the place of emerging artists and setting trends. This is contrary to painter and sewer Monique Prieto's belief saying, … [Read more...] about RAFFMA: Made In California
Let’s take a coffee break!
Taking a break from their academic studies, students gathered together at the RAFFMA on Thursday, November 14, 2019, to enjoy some delicious coffee as they viewed their names being written in calligraphy. Servers from the Bleu Pitt Cafe in San Bernardino offered a variety of beverages including a delicious blueberry coffee. Barbara, an attendee, commented on how it tasted: "It's like a blueberry muffin, except in a cup." You can try out their blueberry-iced coffee along with a variety of breakfast options at their cafe which is located off of Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino. Ariel, a student who majors in studio art, was also present enjoying the art and coffee. "I'm glad they … [Read more...] about Let’s take a coffee break!
RAFFMA: An insider’s look at California artists
Imagine being face to face with artists you revere and having the opportunity to memorialize their artistry for all time. That was the experience that launched art photographer, Wayne Shimabukuro, on a unique trajectory that is celebrated in RAFFMA’s powerful exhibit, “Made in California: Art + Photographic Portraits of Artists by Shimabukuro,” now on display. The exhibit, which launched on October 5, at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) features close to 40 iconic California artists photographed by Shimabukuro in his trademark style. The artists are photographed with their work, or in some cases, their three-dimensional work is alongside their portrait in the … [Read more...] about RAFFMA: An insider’s look at California artists
Cappuccino and Color
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFMA) held a unique experience to paint with coffee while enjoying a cappuccino on May 9. This event featured customized cups of iced and hot lattes and cappuccinos and supplies to create a caffeine masterpiece. The artisan coffees were topped with tailored designs made from steamed milk, which created a smooth finish of cream on the top. The baristas measured, weighed and took the temperature of every ingredient that went into making the perfect cup of coffee for each visitor. Along with enjoying a java, participants were able to paint their own masterpieces using ground coffee beans, water and a variety of different sized brushes to … [Read more...] about Cappuccino and Color
RAFFMA reopens with Lebanese American and Korean Artists
Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFMA) new art exhibit consist of a solo show for the Lebanese American Artist Rabbia Sukkarieh and a group show for Korean Artists displayed in the backspace. "DARKEVENTWHITEHORIZON" the solo show by Artist Rabbia Sukkarieh first presented as people walked in, with drawings and a wall sculpture, creating a sense of being different and unique. Her sculptures were huge, made completely out of wool and were displayed in the smaller space to the left, while her very large paintings were displayed in the middle of the exhibit and were very detailed and intertwined with color and darkness at the same time. “DARKEVENTWHITEHORIZON is about the … [Read more...] about RAFFMA reopens with Lebanese American and Korean Artists