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INTERACTIVE ABSTRACTION: Senior Quenby Wilson’s contribution to the exhibit is meant to be an immersive experience for viewers, with headphones and a video screen.

Advanced Art Show opens in Drake Gallery with theme “Abstraction”

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline December 9, 2022
The Advanced Art Show opened Wednesday in the Drake Gallery.
[AROUND TOWN] Be reborn in Mia’s newest exhibition

[AROUND TOWN] Be reborn in Mia’s newest exhibition

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline October 31, 2022
The newest Mia exhibition beautifully encapsulates themes of newness, inspiration, and rebirth that are the essence of Renaissance art.
CULTURAL CLOTHING CELEBRATION. Koua Mai Yang’s art, focused on the clothing of her Hmong heritage, is on display in Drake gallery. “These bits of pieces of history have greatly influenced by practice” said Yang.

In the Drake Gallery: Koua Mai Yang showcases Hmong art

Claire Kim, The Rubicon October 31, 2022
Hmong American artist Koua Mai Yang creates works centered around her identity within America.
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It runs in the family: Huelster shares her top art tips

Davan Rosen, RubicOnline October 30, 2022
Huelster feels grateful to have been raised in such an artistically supportive environment.
POLISHED. Nail art can be very individualized to create any kind of design or color that fits each person. Theres more room to be creative like that when you do your own nails. I do like little designs where I would use the back of a toothpick to create little flowers or grass, sophomore Kate Hanf said.

Nail art requires artistic expression, not perfection

Rita Li, RubicOnline April 16, 2022
From filing to polishing, students Sia and Hanf discuss their nail-painting hobby.
TO THE BIG SCREEN. All of the musical sequences in Encanto go through a creative process; the storyboarding stage, color keys to set the tone, and then animated for the final product.

[BOOK REVIEW] The book is better: check out The Art of Encanto

Annika Kim, Staff Writer April 5, 2022
Disney has released the artwork behind the production of its recent film in The Art of Encanto, where readers can find out the design process behind the scenes.
COLOR THEORY. Sunlight illuminates the vibrant designs in the Drake gallery.

[PHOTO GALLERY] Foundations exhibit showcases art elective creations

Leo Sampsell-Jones, The Rubicon March 17, 2022
Here is a glimpse of what the Drake gallery is currently displaying.
[PHOTO GALLERY] Behind Our Masks exhibit installed in Huss Center

[PHOTO GALLERY] Behind Our Masks exhibit installed in Huss Center

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline March 9, 2022
The large format prints were produced in the fall photography class and installed this month.
ANGELIC ART. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze’s “Angel on the Battlefield” draws the eye with deeply contrasting highlights and shadows.

Supernatural America unearths the paranormal

Ali Browne, RubicOnline February 28, 2022
From hauntings to spirituality, the new Mia gallery explores it all through art.
TRIPLE SELF-PORTRAIT. Art is an essential part of life. Take the time to support local arts and keep your community vibrant.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Engage with your community: support local artists

Rubicon Staff February 26, 2022
Take advantage of local art and appreciate the impact it can have.
FUNKY MONKEY. Bored ape #8585 sold for $2.7 million or 696.969 ETH. The popularity of Yacht Clubs apes has only grown since the release of the first one in April 2021, with an average sale price of $300,000.

Fans go ape for non-fungible tokens

Clara Garner, The Rubicon February 19, 2022
Money maker? Planet breaker?
EMBRACE CREATIVITY. Fine arts department chair and ceramics teacher Daryn Lowman works with a piece of pottery in preparation for one of his classes. Lowmans core teaching philosophy includes ideas like this one: it is important to be open-minded when entering the stage or studio because that is when you truly get the most out of an elective.

Lowman and art department implement supportive teaching philosophy

Ali Browne, RubicOnline October 26, 2021
SPA offers a wide variety of art programs led by a dedicated group of faculty hoping to guide and inspire students.
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