Works by Masters of Fine Arts Candidate Nicole Aponte,were displayed along the concrete wall in the Simpson Library; shedding light on the role that research has in the life of an artist.
Little Red Riding Hood is a European fairy tale about an innocent little girl and the Big Bad Wolf. Among many versions of the story, which can be traced back to the 10th century, the Brother Grimm’s has been reproduced in many different forms. The brothers spent most of their lives in Kassel, Germany, the city which is recognized to be the capital city for the Brothers Grimm as well as the home of the art exhibition Documenta. For years, the brothers’ fairy tales have been a repeating theme in Documenta. Clémentine Soudais is a writer and illustrator for youth. Her works often involve illustrating fairy tales for children. And she is also an author of children’s books.
Our newest artists book acquisitions are from Land and Sae, a small press based in Oakland, CA, run by Maria Otero Aand Chris Duncan (CCA Alumnas). From the publisher: Land and Sea began during the final days of 2009 and have consistently been punlishing small editions of books and records by artists from the bay area and beyond. Under the same moniker, Chris and Maria organize gatherings that celebrate the artists the artists they work with as well as the communities they are apart of. Land and Sea are proud to have their editions in the collections of the SFMOMA, The Berkeley Art Museum, Standford Liubrary, and the NYMOMA.