Photos Courtesy of Michael Zakian and Alan ShafferThere is a chance one might trip on chairs at the Weisman. No, this is not some millennial slang nor some vague metaphor for a political maneuver in our fraught nation, but a frank observation of California artist Alexis Smith’s exhibit, “Private Lives and Public Affairs." The exhibition, curated by Museum Director … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Presents Alexis Smith’s ‘Private Lives and Public Affairs’
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Artists Corner: Mckenzie Cunningham
Photos courtesy of Mckenzie Cunningham Mckenzie Cunningham used to fail art class. Cunningham has created art since kindergarten, but said she is now finally starting to accept that she is an artist. "I’ve kind of been in an on-and-off relationship with art for a long time," Cunningham said. "Once I stopped doing it for class it felt a lot different. It doesn’t feel … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Mckenzie Cunningham
Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
Photos Courtesy of Claire Fagin Jason Garofolo, filmmaker and Pepperdine senior, understands hard work from his past as an aspiring Olympian. Garofolo, who will be graduating this spring, just completed production for his directorial debut, “The Road is All.” He describes it as an art-house adventure film, which follows the story of three friends and a possible love … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Jason Garofolo
Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Photos courtesy of Ryan Opton Senior Ryan Opton believes comedy has a way of healing. Opton, president of the Pepperdine Improv Troupe (PIT), did not attempt improv until his freshman year at Pepperdine. On a whim, he auditioned for the troupe and found himself performing in front of audiences the next week. Soon, he was addicted. “It’s changed my life a lot,” Opton … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Ryan Opton
Artists Corner: Eunice Rhee
Photos courtesy of Eunice Rhee To Eunice Rhee, art is a form of communication. “I think art is something that is integral to how we connect with other people," Rhee said. Eunice Rhee, a first-year student studying business at Pepperdine, believes that the beauty of art lies in how it can speak to the broadest audience possible. Rhee gained experience working with … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Eunice Rhee