Newfangled Deluge

Exhibit: Zanele Muholi: Eye Me I have enjoyed visits to San Francisco for as long as I can remember. Growing up I would go on shopping trips with my mom to the Westfield mall and Union Square. My brother and I would get dragged by our parents to all the tourist locations around the city, even a ferry boat tour of Alcatraz Island. I’m pretty well-versed in what the city has to offer in terms of sights, food, music festivals, and of course—the art. I enjoy going to the art museums of San Francisco, but I tend to visit the Deyoung and the Legion of Honor most often since they participate in Museums For All and are generally more accessible. However, in order to ensure I got a fully contemporary experience this time round, I chose to visit the Museum of Modern Art. The SFMOMA is almost like Willy Wonka's factory— endless floors filled with amazing sights and sounds. It’s worth the high admission every once in a while. My last visit to the SF MOMA was all the way back in 2018! Final...

Postcard for the show Acceptance and Liberation in Motherhood was a group student show running in the Witt gallery from 3/12-3/15. Curated by Allison Beck, and including artists Mia Hill, Stefani Figueroa, and Solana Torres-Pepito, the show was a plethora of women's experiences through the lens of these women. Works ranging from paintings, ceramics, prints, and mixed media filled the gallery with pieces revolving self-care, identity, periods, motherhood, and abortion. These intimate experiences are private yet universal, and they are depicted here in this show.  Acceptance and Liberation in Motherhood, ceramic maracas Beneath the title of the exhibition there was a podium topped with a baby blanket and ceramic maracas created by Allison Beck and Mia Hill. Each maraca was different and held a connection to feminine energy, such as a peach, a seed pod, an image of an IUD, and a red heart labeled mom. I love interactive exhibitions, and it was satisfying to shake each maraca and...

She Laughs Back,  now showing in the University Library Gallery here at Sac State, was curated by Elaine O'brien and displays artworks from nineteen women bay area artists who had active careers in the 1970s. A variety of drawings, paintings, and mixed media,  She Laughs Back  provides wit and female insight that makes viewers giggle to themselves as they make their way through the exhibition.   Slide from "Why is that So Funny?" Artist talk on Feb. 8 The 1970s saw a rise in feminist art, and a rise in humor being used to discuss uncomfortable issues. Many of the works shown are humorous, absurd, or both. I very much enjoyed the variety and representation among the artists shown. Like Lorraine Garcia-Nakata, the only female member of the RCAF-The Royal Chicano Air Force, who also participated in the artist talk related to the exhibit. In her presentation she shed light on her treatment by her male counterparts in relation to her depictions of indigenousness. In ...

Mud, Sweat, and Tears, a show put on by the ceramics guild here at Sacramento State, ran in the Witt gallery from February 6-9. I am lucky enough to be a club member, and to have had three of my artworks on display during the exhibition. Being a member of the ceramics guild is inspirational and enjoyable. I adore getting to see what artists my peers are discussing, and being responsible for running events like the wood fire schedule and facilitating a ceramics sale at the end of the semester.  Reception crowd at Mud, Sweat, and Tears The reception for the show was held on Thursday, February 8 and unified our club to enjoy our work displayed side by side. I often see my peers engaging in their work during the week, but seldom get to see the finished product on display. The show bore a display of various techniques, styles, and functions. Vessels, wall-hanging pieces, and sculptures filled the gallery space with awe, variety, and wonder. House for Spiders by student Mars Starling In ...