Art by Bethany Wilson“What are you doing after this?” Nila looked at her friend sitting beside her. Astrid’s eyes were still focused on the deep night sky and the pinpricks of light piercing the darkness above the park. “What do you mean?”“Like, after graduation and all that.” Astrid leaned back on the grass as she spoke, spilling the … [Read more...] about To See It in the Stars
Spring 2019: The Power of Art
“Great Artists Steal”: Where is the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation?
Art by Jordan Smith In a 1994 interview, Steve Jobs said, “Picasso had a saying, ‘Good artists copy, great artists steal.’” Actually, Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky said it first. Or maybe it was renowned poet T.S. Eliot. After years of manipulation and modification, the true origin of the saying remains unclear, rendering it emblematic of the discipline it … [Read more...] about “Great Artists Steal”: Where is the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation?
Hanna Sturwold Edits Films Profesionally for the World’s Biggest Companies
Photo courtesy of Hanna SturwoldWhen thinking about the arts, film and video editing is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. But it requires skill, time and undivided attention. It’s an art, and senior Hanna Sturwold is already working in the industry editing feature films, documentaries and commercials.“I love editing because it can enhance [a] story … [Read more...] about Hanna Sturwold Edits Films Profesionally for the World’s Biggest Companies
Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
Photo by Milan LoiaconoDan Hain is a veteran who has struggled with substance abuse and homelessness. Art helps him cope. “I started with those adult coloring books and thought, ‘What a stress reliever,’” Hain said. “Art has kept me busy but it has also been very helpful. It has calmed down my anxiety.” Art therapy is on the rise as a … [Read more...] about Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
From Poetry to Posters, Art is a Tool for Social Change
Photo by Milan LoiaconoArt is a living part of history. When one thinks back to landmark social movements, art has always played a driving force in portraying the upheavals and shifts of society.Because artistic mediums like film, poetry and paintings have the power to send impactful messages that resonate with audiences, artists use their work to express their truth, wrestle … [Read more...] about From Poetry to Posters, Art is a Tool for Social Change
