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
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San Bernardino Inspires Photographers
San Bernardino is the second largest city in the Inland Empire and most popularly known for its location on the historic Route 66. Due to the city’s limitations and financial crisis, art is not an important component of the city. The closest thing to art located in San Bernardino is the San Bernardino County Museum and a much smaller museum located at CSUSB. There is very little opportunity to blow up as an artist in San Bernardino, but there are still young aspiring artists who do not let the city’s limitations hold them back from achieving their dreams. Photography in San Bernardino is on the rise with two young aspiring photographers in Marlon Del Rio and Gilbert Ramirez. … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Inspires Photographers
The Little Things
Big Bear Lake Photo courtesy of Ashlee Reed By Ashlee Reed A few years ago my boyfriend took me up to his grandfather’s cabin in Big Bear. It was my first time visiting the quiet, in the off-season, town. I was awestruck. It was hard to believe that a town so beautiful and different could be right in my backyard. To my boyfriend and me, Big Bear has become a special place, a mini-vacation for us, one that we can afford and have the time for. We don’t do much except visit family, walk around the village, even attempting some hikes. We've have many memories there. Our most recent trip up there was with a few friends. We walked along the lake, even when we're not supposed to, enjoying … [Read more...] about The Little Things
A day in the Coachella Valley (in pictures)
Known for its world-famous concerts and star-studded film festivals, the Coachella Valley is a desert oasis of endless possibility. Those who choose to visit its sun-drenched cities will be captivated by the variety of sights available for tourists to admire. Follow the Coyote Chronicle as we go through a day in the Coachella Valley, exploring places and little moments not always observed by the naked eye. From morning to night, there is always something to behold. … [Read more...] about A day in the Coachella Valley (in pictures)
Art Exhibit
By Noe Ramos |Staff Writer| The exhibit “Beyond The Fences/Mas Alla de los Fences” opened on Jan. 17 at the University of Redlands' art gallery. CSUSB professors Thomas McGovern and Juan Delgado, along with professor Raul Acero from the University of Redlands, collaborated to make the exhibit possible. Delgado specializes in poetry, literature, translation theory and creative writing. McGovern specializes in documentaries and photography. Acero specializes in ceramics and sculpture art. “I think art has great power to portray, and illuminate at a very deep and human level, and both these artists are adept at communicating humanistic, important, and poetic ideas about … [Read more...] about Art Exhibit
CSUSB’s extravagant artistic expression
By Rafael Velasquez |Staff Writer| The Arts and Music Festival attracted hundreds of guests of all groups, ages and careers on May 13 on campus, stretching from the art building to the Lower Commons. The art fair had a plentiful collection of ceramics, photography, chalk, dots, sketches and paintings which further appealed guests through the displayers' unique art and styles. "The Arts and Music Festival continues to provide an excellent venue for local artists, the campus, and the surrounding community. It is always a pleasure to see so many people sharing their common creative interests in one place," said Art Department assistant professor Andrew Oakes. The outdoor … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s extravagant artistic expression
Top 5 Museums
By Lupe Perez |Staff Writer| With everything online in today's society, it is odd that people go out and actually visit museums. Museums are still important because people need to be faced with the subject in order to truly understand it. Art galleries and museums that exhibit artists projects can represent themselves and can touch another person who feels the same way. The good thing about art is that it is subjective and can have a different meaning to each person who views it. The Broad is a new contemporary art museum located in downtown Los Angeles. It has various collections that consist of art from different artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and … [Read more...] about Top 5 Museums
Gabriel Luis Acosta: Path of Life
By Joel Hanke |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s Art Department hosted an open reception and scholarship fundraiser on Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) honoring the life and work of alumnus Gabriel Luis Acosta. On Sept. 14, 2013, Acosta died tragically at the age of 46 due to a sudden brain aneurysm. The Gabriel Luis Acosta: Path of Life exhibit consists of 25 photographs from the past 15 years of Acosta’s work, as well as work done by friends and Acosta’s fellow photographers. The featured exhibition was open from Feb. 8 through Feb. 20. The show was held not only to honor Acosta’s life work but to also start an endowed scholarship to remember … [Read more...] about Gabriel Luis Acosta: Path of Life
Photography student gives beauty a new name
By Gabbie Corral |Staff Writer| One CSUSB photography student has been inspired by the messages ads and billboards send to society and is turning them into art. Deana Romo, a studio art major with a concentration in photography, has recently grabbed the attention of her professor, Thomas McGovern, with her most recent project. “My style is mostly revolved around people in the media and how people are so wrapped up in what beauty is. The models aren’t as perfect as we perceive them to be,” said Romo of her latest project. Romo has put together a collection of photographs in which she distorts the faces and bodies of beautiful models and celebrities in magazine ads by folding the … [Read more...] about Photography student gives beauty a new name
Redlands Art Festival
By Norberto Perez |Staff Writer| You love art but can’t seem to find or catch all the art shows. The Redlands United Church of Christ held their 32nd annual art festival, Art for Heaven’s Sake. There was food and entertainment… and art. Around 63 artists were selected through a process which began in June. Artists selection is based on samples submitted. Church membership is not required and only four slots are reserved for church members. … [Read more...] about Redlands Art Festival