Pepperdine Art Professor Yvette Gellis takes a break in an on-campus art studio. Gellis said art has been a lifelong passion of hers. Photo by Mary Elisabeth Art Professor Yvette Gellis was born and raised in Chicago and born and raised with art. During her childhood, she said she went on constant trips with her mother who was also an art teacher, to see “Paris Street; Rainy … [Read more...] about ‘Portable Paradise’: Art Professor Uses Connection, Spirituality to Paint Her Way Through Life
Special Publications
‘Find Something That Inspires You’: Weisman Museum Acts as Sanctuary for Creativity
In the fall 2021, junior Kiara Bromberg embarked on a memorable journey to the Weisman Museum. This hidden treasure on the Pepperdine campus left an indelible mark on her, she said. Bromberg and her two friends decided to seek shelter from a rainstorm within the museum's walls. Little did they know, they were about to commence on a captivating artistic adventure. The Weisman … [Read more...] about ‘Find Something That Inspires You’: Weisman Museum Acts as Sanctuary for Creativity
‘At an Explosive Rate’: A.I. Brings Changes to Art
When opening Twitter — now X— TikTok or Instagram Reels, one can see videos like "SpongeBob" characters singing "I Want it That Way," or the Taylor Swift-inspired images created with Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., becoming more prevalent. While A.I. art has existed for years, new technology has made its art more realistic than ever, according to Wired. A.I. art has become … [Read more...] about ‘At an Explosive Rate’: A.I. Brings Changes to Art
Remembering ‘Our Girls’
Letter from the Editors: Honoring Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn Couch Time and Sunshine: Reminiscing on Moments of Friendship and Sisterhood A Gentle and Wise Soul: Remembering Asha Weir Forever in Our Hearts: Deslyn Williams’ Laughter Echoes On ‘A Person to Walk With’: Remembering Niamh Rolston Peyton Stewart — A Girl With a Big Smile and Even Bigger … [Read more...] about Remembering ‘Our Girls’
Letter from the Editors: Honoring Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn
Our community is hurting following the sudden passing of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams. We wanted to put together a special edition to honor the lives of these four girls, who were shining lights in our community. At the beginning of the semester, we never thought we would be writing this newspaper, just like we all collectively didn't expect to … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editors: Honoring Niamh, Peyton, Asha and Deslyn
