Friday, July 11

Alumna expresses her emotions through digital art on self-made website

Jane Kim makes art about moments that make her cry. Though she works as a graphic designer, the alumna said she considers herself an artist at her core. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Jane Kim makes art about moments that make her cry. The artist said she taps into her feelings for each of her pieces but goes into creation without any specific visual aesthetic in mind. (Courtesy of Jane Kim)


Student paints picture of how science background can strengthen art

Jade Suwanwanitch’s artistic process hinges on scientific methods. As a co-founder of the Bruin Visual Arts Club, the third-year biochemistry student runs the Instagram account @jedisandwich.art, on which he periodically posts his digital art. Read more...

Photo: Jade Suwanwanitch, a third-year biochemistry student, runs an Instagram account on which he posts his own digital art. Through a process of artistic experimentation, Suwanwanitch said he has been able to improve his art as seen in the progression on his page. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruins staff)


Movie review: ‘Ford v Ferrari’ manages to steer through the action with well-rounded drama

Actions movies rarely contain more than the requisite amount of drama needed to advance the story – “Ford v Ferrari” is the commendable exception. Blending drama and action is old hat for director James Mangold (“Logan”), but this time he’s donning it to tell the story of high-stakes racing between two of the world’s most famous automobile manufacturers. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Merrick Morton TM/ 20th Century Fox)


Student reaches for stars while supporting family with personal business

The stars aligned when Mariella Solano first got the idea of owning an astrology-themed jewelry business. The second-year political science student launched her jewelry business, Soluna Jewelry Co., on Instagram last month to help pay for her college expenses and has already garnered over 100 sales. Read more...

Photo: Mariella Solano first advertised her burgeoning jewelry business to her friends on Instagram, later expanding to other customers. She said she hopes Soluna will one day be a family-run enterprise. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin)


Storyteller mimes historic Apollo 11 moon landing at Royce Hall

While the eyes are the window to the soul, the hands can be just as expressive. Meticulous hand gestures and facial expressions make up the performance toolkit of physical storyteller Andrew Dawson, who is showcasing two original works for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at Royce Hall through Nov. Read more...

Photo: Physical storyteller Andrew Dawson said it was difficult for him as an aspiring actor to inhabit other characters, but with mime and physical theater, he has learned to tell stories using just his body. He will perform interpretations of “Space Panorama” and “Spirit of the Ring” at Royce Hall. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)