KYLE HOGANStaff Writer The creator of the strange tree sculpture in Cross Creek Plaza, artist Norman Grochowski, is in high demand lately. For the first time in his 40-year career, the Los Angeles County Art Council has commissioned him, and is funding the effort, to create a monumental sculpture at the Topanga Public Library. After signing that contract, the city also … [Read more...] about Creator of monumental sculpture commissioned for future works
End is near, nostalgia creeps in
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Girls just wanna have fun. School’s out for summer. I hope you had the time of your life.Lyrics like these are running through my mind. My time here at Pepperdine is almost done and despite my senioritis and longing for days without homework, all-nighters, humanities tests or Graphic deadlines, I cannot escape a feeling of sadness for what is about … [Read more...] about End is near, nostalgia creeps in
A springboard for senior artists
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor For 11 senior fine art majors, the end of the semester signals something even bigger than graduation: their artistic debuts. Every spring, the Weisman Museum features the varied work of graduating art majors. This year’s show is titled “Polyfocal,” and will run April 12 through 28. The senior exhibition will showcase the work of Josh Andre, Jeannine … [Read more...] about A springboard for senior artists
Family rockers deliver unique southern flair
MARC CHOQUETTEPerspectives Editor Family musical acts are nowhere to be found these days. The most popular ones that come to mind are long gone: for pop, The Jackson Five and the Osmonds, and for rock music, perhaps the brothers Gallagher of Oasis, who made great music but were not exactly good examples of brotherly love.The Kings of Leon have brought the family act to rock ‘n’ … [Read more...] about Family rockers deliver unique southern flair
Singer’s faith guides album
JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer With profound lyrical content coupled with an extraordinary voice and warm tone, singer/songwriter Bethany Dillon creates a therapeutic cleansing for the soul on her new album,“Waking Up.” It features brilliantly intimate, spiritual vocals that compliment her mature pop-rooted musicality. On the album, Dillon offers insight on faith, love, adolescence, … [Read more...] about Singer’s faith guides album