Tag: painting

Olive Rhoades – Is Art Literally Everything?

The English language contains an extraordinary number of words that allow us to describe almost anything we might feel or experience: jazzed, kerfuffle, rambunctious, are just some that come to mind at the moment.. Yet, there isn’t really a word to capture the phenomenon of sunlight dancing through leaves—the perfect impermanence of its movement. The […]

Jasmine Nojadera – Playing God

The clay is cool under my fingers, almost alive. I work quickly, too quickly. Hours slip by without a thought. My hands are trembling, but I don’t stop. They pull and press, shape and smooth, as if this is their only purpose. I get lost in the work. The only thing that matters is this […]

Naomi Porro – Madeira Tiles

One of my most cherished memories is visiting Madeira, Portugal where my grandmother grew up. I can still clearly remember the orange drinks I tried there—the way they tasted and how they made me feel connected to my roots. That trip has left a lasting impact on me and inspired this piece, which celebrates my […]

Mina Halloran – Deep Sleep

Tomorrow has come, the moon shines bright and yellow. Resting my weary head  on my pillow, I sink into a breathless sleep. Drained from my feats of the day, my next challenge looms over me. A pressure bears upon my chest, heavy as the deep blue ocean and the towering giants residing there. I face […]

Lena Toner – Grotesque

When most people think of monsters, they think of something horrible and grotesque lurking in the dark. I think, however, that there is something inherently human about the concept of a monster: viewing the world through different eyes, from the edges, through a mind not quite one’s own. I wanted to express this in my […]

Kayla Hartmann – Growing

I have begun to see the world through a different lens. I’m not quite sure when or how it started, but the world around me has grown duller as I age. What was once a sky of sapphires has faded to quiet grays and subtle whites. The memories of my pets long passed have slowly […]

Max Sugarman – Monuments

“mon·​u·​ment /ˈmänyəm(ə)nt/noun A lasting evidence, reminder, or example of someone or something notable or great.” Generic-seeming statues in public parks and buildings are frequently overlooked. A few months ago, I took two photos centering statues of people I don’t know. Through translating these photos into paintings, I want to represent their lives, which have been otherwise […]

Maya Gonzalez-Skinner & Max Sugarman – Fire Season

In our lifetime, forest fires have been the norm. This year there have been 5,741 wildfires, 305,847 acres burned, 4 fatalities, and 49 structures destroyed in California.  From June to late November, we have grown used to smelling the smoke across the West Coast. We are familiar with the way the sun turns red and […]

Sylvia Nickolopoulos – Ten of Cups

‘You have a glimpse of a state of sustained bliss without pain or conflict now, surrounded by a loving and understanding community, safe and secure… Wisdom can now be retrieved from painful moments.’ ‘You have created a life of connection and bliss by following your heart and trusting your intuition.’ According to the Elemental Power […]