Garden Angel Musings... by Savvy Villar-Beach

Savannah Villar-Beach Bullock Art 14 March 2017 Street Art Blog!!                   Hidden in the back-alleys in Ocean Beach are beautiful murals by local street artists. This one I found was next to the ride aid, located on the back wall of a local store down one of the most popular streets, Newport Street. The reason I was drawn to this one out of all the beautiful murals in O.B is because most portray the beach life and vibes of the town. I love all the bright colors, and paintings of mermaids but this one appeared more interesting and personal, it connects the viewers and artists in a surreal way. The unknown human face depicted in the center, with its third eye and other selfs blossoming outward convey an inner self experience, proclaiming so much beauty and creativity is vested inside our souls, there is no need for outward validation, or fulfillment. I believe the artist is tr...

Savannah Villar-Beach Feb. 17 2017 NASTY WOMEN & BAD HOMBRES         I believe having an art exhibit comprised of solely faculty members is very inspiring and influential for students at Southwestern, and other visitors such as myself. Art is both personal and something we want to share with others(most of the time). It allows us to express our individuality and also relate to others. For example, the piece Untitled by Bernadette Mingus; I believe the material is ceramic and she has composed an everyday scene of a woman's personal life into something beautiful, by putting the tiny red and white pieces into a mosaic. A student who was working the gallery noted how diligent Mingus was while crafting this, a dedicated perfectionist. I was attracted to the piece for its unique look- vintage but with bold colors, it gave me an Italian or Latin feeling. Also, the subject matter drew me in because I feel I am always looking at a woman's life as art...