By Ezequiel Ramos |Staff Writer| Downtown Riverside is home to the Riverside Art Museum, a place that houses unique and interesting paintings and sculptures. The location of this museum allows the community to choose between a day or night visit with many restaurants and various attractions for an enjoyable experience. Walking into the museum, an individual can feel the artistic atmosphere of this establishment. Upon entering, it is difficult to miss the beautifully centered patio, surrounded by plants and trees, and an abstract painting that captures the eye. To the left of the entrance, the exhibit “Baby Tattooville” has two unique portraits. One of these … [Read more...] about Downtown Riverside gets artsy
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Living on the edge
By Taylor Vermillion |Staff Writer| “My work presents viewers with an unapologetic depiction of lives on the edge, lives in transition (bodily, emotionally, and circumstantially) and attempts to capture the strength, beauty and resilience of my chosen kin and our shattered yet shared experiences,” said Matthew McMilon. The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) recently showcased the work of McMilon in a solo exhibition entitled “Re-Presentations.” The exhibition was held in The Dutton Gallery at the RAFFMA and premiered on April 3 and lasted through April 10. McMilon’s exhibit featured several collections of photographs, sculptures, poems, and paintings all centered … [Read more...] about Living on the edge
CSUSB students find ways to express their creativity
By Kevin Schaefer |Staff Writer| So you want a break from school but still want to be productive. What do you do? Put down that remote control, get those creative juices flowing and express yourself! There are many students on campus constantly trying new things or doing what they love. Last weekend, student dancer Josh Shufford was busy performing in University Dance Company’s latest production “InstaDance.” “We’re able to use our bodies and facial expressions to express how we feel through the song and perform it to an audience. I personally love the fact that performing arts allows us to do that,” said Shufford. I caught students Gabriella Rubio and Kathleen Jordanson … [Read more...] about CSUSB students find ways to express their creativity
Art student reflects in life through sculpting
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| Strolling the halls of the Visual Arts Center is like taking a trip to a museum. There are so many interesting things to view. My favorite part of the art area is the outside workstations for the students. Here, art students can free their minds and create whatever their hearts desire. Entering the sculpture work area I was greeted by a friendly face, art student Gaston Imai. Imai is a Graphic Design and Marketing major who also coincides with the Sculpture plan here in the Art Department. He describes himself as a, “playfully sarcastic, all around good-guy who’s a bit of a smart-ass.” Imai has been interested and influenced by art since … [Read more...] about Art student reflects in life through sculpting
Local artists shine a light on their “Perspectives.”
By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| CSUSB’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art gathered “Perspectives” artists Linda Vallejo, Luis G. Hernandez, Gregg Stone and David Rosales for a panel discussion on their work Thursday night. "Perspectives" is rich in culture, color and experience of artists from different backgrounds. The artists' work can resonate with those who have had the same experience and those who try to understand them. Linda Vallejo, a Boyle Heights native, has been painting since she was four years old. Her exhibition “Make ‘Em All Mexican,” features repurposed antiques of pop culture icons. “I buy antiques and restore them,” said Vallejo. Elvis Presley and … [Read more...] about Local artists shine a light on their “Perspectives.”
Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis
By Eric Brown |Chronicle Contributor| Southern California's premiere music festival was the "same flavor, twice the fun" on the weekends of April 13-15 and April 20-22 in the Coachella Valley. Musically the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival had the same line-up, however completely different festivals ensued. The first week was an uncharacteristically rainy and cold festival, while the second weekend experienced the normal heat the festival is known for, with temperatures breaking triple digits. Check our photo stream below to see what ensued and our special from the pit streaming, or check out the unprecedented live streaming of music highlights from Coachella's Youtube … [Read more...] about Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis