The California Coast Is The Epitome Of Artistic Culture

This Summer, I had the opportunity to spend my entire break attending conferences and interning at a lab at UCSD so I thought to myself I would never have the time to visit any art museum or do my summer assignments for that matter. That was until I realized I was living at a campus who had an art piece practically on every corner of their six colleges. I then began my journey, on scooter, to discover the hidden and the not so hidden gems The Stuart Collection at UCSD had to offer. It was then that I fell in love with 2 specific art pieces throughout the campus, those being Do Ho Suh’s Fallen Star, which depicts an immigrant’s transition into American culture, and Kiki Smith’s Standing, which depicts a seemingly tortured woman.

This past Friday, I attended an art exhibition at the Memphis College of Art where I saw great paintings from Meghann Riepenhoff, along with Tim Andrews. The show consisted of both their paintings in separate sections, they were the only two artist. Personally, I’d say the show combined did not have a theme, but as separate it did. When I first stepped in the building, I was welcomed by greeters, the event coordinator and Riepenhoff’s paintings. Her painting’s made me think the overall event theme was about the beach and waves, but that was not the case. While I continued walking and observing the painting’s I was greeted into Mr. Andrews’s exhibit, which consisted of self-portraits. Both artist having paintings placed in the same space didn’t take away from one another’s paintings.

Feeling a bit uninspired? Yeah, I know the feeling. But I also know the solution! It is five simple letters LACMA. That’s right, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the perfect place to conjure your creative juices. LACMA is one of the premiere museums in Southern California, offering an array of paintings and sculptures ranging from Modern Art to German expressionism. There’s nothing better than spending a luxurious Sunday perusing the amazing art within the seven different buildings LACMA has to offer. This “tour de art” as we will call it, should only be broken up with a visit to the museum’s restaurant, Pentimento, which offers brunch every Sunday from 11-3pm. I know I’ve inspired you to get inspired but, what is more inspiring is that

I start driving, and decide to go to the Museum of Art. I absolutely adore museums, especially art ones. One day, I would love to go to the Art Basel in Miami. 25 minutes later, I enter the Museum of Modern Art. The building is humongous and busy. I walk into the first exhibition, and am already amazed at the art. There are several paintings, and sculptures around the room. One painting catches my eye. It’s an extremely detailed painting of San Francisco. I think it caught my eye, because it reminds me of the view from the hills of Twin Peaks. I head towards the next exhibition, which is just filled with different types of paintings. I see paintings of people, buildings, indoors, and much more. For some unknown reason, my all-time favorite painting is Van Gogh’s self-portrait. I’m not sure why I like it so much, but I do. I also really love his painting called “Starry Night”. It gives me a calm, positive vibe. I walk towards the café in the museum to grab a snack before I leave. Before I arrive to the museum. I noticed Union Square about 10 minutes behind, so I decide to go there. I’ve also seen the Union Square in movies, but it looks much more extensive in person. I slowly walk around to check out the busy stores, and restaurants. The stores here definitely look classier, and high-end. The Union Square is certainly my favorite destination in San Francisco today. After a little while of walking around, I feel a little tired, so I walk back towards the car. I sit, and have a few minutes’ rest. Where to now? I read the brochure once more, and see a stunning national park called Yosemite National Park. It has a hotel too, which would be nice to sleep in, instead of my car. It is 3 hours and 40 minutes ahead, so I drive to a nearby petrol station for gas. I fill up my gas tank all the way, and get a few snacks for the 164 miles drive

In our diverse and dynamic community, the intersection of artistic expression and cultural sensitivity presents a complex challenge. While artists should be encouraged to explore and innovate, it's imperative that they do so with respect for the historical context and traditions of the cultures they draw from. This delicate balance requires thoughtful consideration and collaboration among community members to ensure that creativity thrives while cultural integrity is preserved. As high schoolers, we have a unique opportunity to contribute to this ongoing dialogue and shape the way our community approaches cultural expression. Understanding the distinction between appreciation and appropriation is crucial in navigating cultural interactions.

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination”; which always has been throughout the years. Art has been separated in different categories such as architectures, sculptures, photography and paintings. For my semester project, which was to visit an art or historic museum; my classmates and I went to the Reynolda House Museum of American art which provided us both the art and history. At first, we all assume that the visit would be boring or the art gallery would be dull. What shocked us the most was the actual experience being in the museum instead of just talking about it. We experienced multiple feelings during our visit in the art gallery as well as the historic area. From the art gallery which held many paintings of artist, to the house that R.J Reynolds and his family once occupied. Furthermore, it also showed us the legacy of R.J Reynolds and his family has left behind for the people of Winston-Salem.

The swearing and jokes were part of the script so the director couldn’t do anything to change it. But, that still doesn’t make it appropriate for the audience at the theatre. Many of the people watching the play when I was at the Huntington were students and teachers, so a different play might have been more appropriate for school children.There were scenes were one of the actors would tell a joke about the use of a condom. All of the male viewers were laughing while I noticed a few of the female viewers sitting around me seemed very disturbed by those types of jokes. The play also featured music that used derogatory slurs such as the n word which some viewers could find unsettling or offensive. I believe that if this play is to be shown at the Huntington or any theatre it should be advertised as a play for adults and not for school trips.

On Saturday, November 4th, I visited the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. The piece of art I decided to write about is called “A Mountain Symphony (Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado)” This two-dimensional oil on canvas painting was completed in America in 1927 by Sven Birger Sandzén. This painting has not been on public view since 1927 and is located in the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. It was a “Free Day” at the museum, so I decided to attend by myself. I was unable to get a picture of myself in front of the work of art I decided to write about, but I did get several pictures of the artwork and a picture of myself with the “Free Day” sticker. I decided to write about this work of art because it was the only piece in the museum that really stood out to me and really caught my attention. A Mountain Symphony is a lively, beautiful landscape painting with a vibrant pallet filled with luminosity and broad brushstrokes. The sculptural quality of the paint surface reflect the influence of turn-of-the century modernist techniques. The balance of color and light brings happiness and joy to the viewer.

I believe I was more uncomfortable for the older individuals in the audience. The words they used were so powerful. Especially when they used racial words such as cracker, and when references were made about how whites treated black differently. On the other hand, the acting and the dialogue shaped the play and gave a real view of what this life was about. I do believe if the profanity was omitted the actors would not be able to bring across the theme or storyline of the

Rule number three sticks out the most and was the most notable the few times I have attended a theater performances. Seeing and hearing the actors and actresses move around and dance their way across the stage makes it very evident that the actors are, in fact, real, living, breathing human beings, just like the people in the audience. That element is typically lost in movies and tv shows, and the audience feels dislocated from the performers. In theater, it is a much more personal experience, and there is so much more connection between the audience and the performers. In the video of Mrs. Kathleen Turner, she expressed the connection between members of the audience, but from my experience, the real connection was between the members of the

When I attend the Oklahoma Art Museum this morning, I was completely blown away by the different styles, technique, and artistic abilities that artist have. Art can come in many forms and can involve many different things. From paintings, sculptures, and abstract pieces of the modern world. Along with my visit, I got to experience a new collection of blown glass that was absolute remarkable. As I walked though the museum, it was as I walked though time and got to see how each period’s art changed throughout time. From the different shades of color to the different types of technique that filled the halls of the Oklahoma City Art Museum, each piece was genuine in its own way. I was starstruck as I witnessed Lowell Nesbitt’s Parrot Tulip, Richard Diebenkorn’s Albuquerque, and Dale Chihuly’s blown glass.

I will be honest with you I had a lot of trouble enjoying the play, like I said the dialect gave me trouble, plus my seats were not that great. I did however like the movie quite a bit, but I realize I am a product of a different generation as well. I have been brought up around TV and movies rather than plays

A group of us Arts and Music students used the day on Wednesday to go into the city to visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was a cold, breezy day so we were all bundled up in jackets and hats. As we got off the E train and walked toward the museum, its appearance was not what I expected it to be. The museum was an elegant, beautiful building made of what looked to be marble; not the big, brick monstrosity I had expected. Once we walked into the museum, it was even more elegant on the inside. The marble staircase had sculptures on each side leading up to the rotunda where white Christmas lights were strung around the banister in decoration for the Christmas season.

The main characters of the play, Hannah and Martin, had strong and successful performances in terms of their body movements, chemistry, and portrayal of their characters. Ali Basalyga, the actress portraying Hannah, was excellent in demonstrating Hannah’s transition from an awkward, shy, and self-conscious young girl in the beginning of the play, to becoming dominant and powerful at the end of the play. While most of the actors did their characters justice, there were some minor faults that seemed to stick out like sore thumbs. In terms of vocal quality and articulation, for example, Basalyga definitely stuck out--her occasional fast speech and slurred words caused sentences to pass, unheard by the audience. Had she spoken slower at times, her role would have been more understandable and therefore, more powerful. I have seen other plays in the past, “The Glass Menagerie”, for example, in which Basalyga also portrayed the main character, and again, articulation proved to a problem for her. One character that did not add to the success of the production was Gertrude Jaspers, portrayed by Emily Paparazzo. Paparazzo’s soft tone of voice and perceived shyness to be on stage, made it virtually impossible to hear what she was saying for minutes at a time. Her movements on stage were awkward and

There is only one state in this country where you will find warm beaches, snowy mountains, foggy forests, and dry deserts and this is the state of California. California is home to over 38 million people and it is the third largest state in the United States. Most people picture the image of paradise when hearing the name of California; laid-back, tanning beaches, blue oceans, tall mountains, sunshine all year round and the ideal resort destination. Unfortunately, people tend to ignore the other unique features that California has; its geography, environment, economy, and culture. Just like any other states and countries, California too faces many of its own problems and is finding ways to resolve these issues.