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Made You Look: When Art Demands Your Attention<\/h2>\n

Step into a world where each piece tells a story, but not in the way you\u2019d expect. Made You Look, c<\/em>urated by Gajin Fujita<\/a>, isn\u2019t just an art exhibition. It\u2019s an experience designed to capture your gaze and challenge your perception. Amid a sea of conventional beauty, this exhibit demands that visitors question not only what they see but how they see it. With each turn, the art seems to come alive, urging you to engage, reflect, and ultimately, never look away.<\/p>\n

The Harris Art Gallery<\/a> at the University of La Verne buzzed with creativity, color, and camaraderie as it hosted this week\u2019s opening reception. The event was more than a simple introduction; it was a reunion. Ten SoCal artists and\u00a0 curator came together to reconnect over shared roots, graffiti art styles, and creative journeys, filling the space with energy and nostalgia.\"\"<\/p>\n

The mission of the Harris Art Gallery reflects the university\u2019s commitment to diversity and quality in education. The gallery develops outstanding contemporary art exhibitions for the campus, La Verne and surrounding communities, providing students with access to the wider art world while encouraging engagement with diverse ideas through artistic expression.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defer, Cryptik, and Jose \u201cPrime\u201d Reza\u2019s works are a feast for the eyes\u2014bold, intricate, and alive with movement. Their detailed marks and symbols pulse with rhythm, capturing the meditative essence of street art. Spiraling, shimmering, and interlocking compositions showcase their technical mastery and creative flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Art By Jesse Simon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gregory Bojorquez, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., and Carlos \u201cKopy\u201d Talavera capture Los Angeles from their unique perspectives. Bojorquez\u2019s photographs document raw emotions in Boyle Heights and iconic urban scenes. Gonzalez Jr.\u2019s paintings, inspired by cityscapes and freeway construction, highlight LA\u2019s changing face. Talavera\u2019s nature-meets-city stop sign paintings evoke the layered intersections of urban life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesse Simon and Nehemiah Cisneros share personal stories and symbolic worlds. Simon transforms old surfboards into a tableau that blends beach culture with personal history. Cisneros\u2019 vivid, dreamlike scenes are filled with symbolic characters and layered meanings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Color and texture come alive through Robert Acu\u00f1a and Ruben Ochoa\u2019s explorations of form and material. Acu\u00f1a\u2019s metallic, lowrider-inspired abstracts shimmer with style and structure, while Ochoa\u2019s textured canvases and rusted, bronze tortilla sculptures evoke an urban aesthetic, where decay and heritage intersect to celebrate family traditions and the beauty of imperfection.<\/p>\n

Up next, the Harris Art Gallery will shine a spotlight on student talent in the upcoming\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Visit the Harris Art Gallery<\/h2>\n

Celebrate SoCal street style and creative spirit! Catch Made You Look<\/em> through March 21 at the Harris Art Gallery, across from the Abraham Campus Center, 2000 Second Street in La Verne, CA. For details, visit laverne.edu\/art\/exhibition<\/a> or contact Dion Johnson at djohnson@laverne.edu or (909) 593-3511 ext. 4383.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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