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
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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
Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Photos by Ella Gonzalez The glassy, somewhat dark exterior of Pepperdine’s Weisman Museum can seem uninviting. Upon first glance at the large concrete building, some students might think it is closed. But open the door and go into the museum and you find yourself in a much different realm — bright, lively and teeming with color.Michael Zakian, director of the … [Read more...] about Art as a Tool for Healing: Weisman Museum Introduces Wellness Initiative
Greenhaw Brings a New Form of Therapy to Pepperdine
Photo courtesy of Sparkle GreenhawWith the stress of school, work, social life and extracurricular activities, many students find themselves searching for ways to relieve the stress of daily life.Art therapy is a way to detect emotions through forms of creativity. "Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring or sculpting to … [Read more...] about Greenhaw Brings a New Form of Therapy to Pepperdine
Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’
Photo courtesy of Fueled By Ramen RecordsPunk rock has presumably taken the back seat of the music industry as icons of hip-hop and pop music continue to sit at the top of the charts. Neo-punk band SWMRS is single-handedly reviving the teenage angst scene with a message that will not be forgotten. Following the release of their 2016 album, "Drive North," which highlights softer … [Read more...] about Album Review: SWMRS Releases ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’