Gallery Review
By Madyson Muresan Co-Arts & Culture Editor In the age of modern technology where much of human interaction happens through a screen, Joe Batt challenges the viewer to think critically about our ever growing digital consumption and what it means to connect with others through it. Batt’s exhibit “Connectivity” delves deeper into those topics.…
By Tomas Alonso Arts & Culture Editor Artist Terry Blas visited campus on April 9 to give a seminar that was insightful, humorous and deeply personal. He spoke candidly about breaking into the comic industry, the complexities of growing up as a Hispanic-American, and how storytelling shifts depending on the medium — be it comics,…
By Arlo Gasca Staff Writer Holly Osborne, the artist behind the works of the “Natural Retreat” exhibition at Clackamas Community College, hosted a talk in February explaining the process behind her paintings and the inspiration behind them. “For this exhibition, I wanted to continue the Diver series from a couple years back,” said Osborne. “Because…
By Ethan Tracy Staff Writer The Alexander Gallery’s current exhibition, “The Faculty Show,” features artwork by Clackamas Community College instructors produced in a variety of different mediums including painting, ceramics, video and photography. The gallery hosted an artists’ reception on Oct. 17 where the instructors were able to hang out and discuss their work. Brenden…
By Eva King Arts and Culture Editor The opening to the student art show in Alexandria Gallery on May 16th was a very lively event. As the crowd mingled in the lobby while they waited, you could feel the excitement building. The student art show is a collection of work that Clackamas Community College…
By Gabriel Lucich Managing Editor Eva Mae King Arts and Culture Editor New York native and prolific local artist Kim Murton draws on a wide variety of influences to craft the playful images in her work. If you’re a fan of ceramic, digital, textile or cartoon art, it’s likely you’ll find something interesting in…
Sculptor Erik Geschke invades your space. By Gabriel Lucich Managing Editor We are fortunate to study on a campus that is absolutely crawling with art, maybe even infested with it. The current infestation in the Alexander Gallery includes a giant man, a disembodied head and a floor swarming with Muppet eyes. Erik Geschke, multimedia artist…
By Gabriel Lucich The Art Department has debuted a multifaceted new showing from two local artists at the Alexander Gallery on the Oregon City campus. Grace Weston is a photographic artist that explores cultural and feminist ideas through her work. She plays with archetypal figures in the form of cultural images, texture and…
By Gabriel Lucich This term, Clackamas Community College welcomed Filipino-American artist Ralph Pugay (puh-gai), 40. Pugay’s current exhibit, “Paintings from the perspective of dog poet Pepper Meadows,” is showing now in the gallery through October 27. If you don’t know that CCC hosts a rotating series of art exhibitions at the Alexander Gallery in…
Story Laura Southers and Laura Canida The Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College showcased their annual Student Art Show May 11 – June 8. The exhibition showcased artwork made by CCC students during the 2023 academic year. The artwork included paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, digital design and jewelry making. Some of the art work…