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Things to See

January 4, 2016 by | Membership & Events

Opening This Month Seen for Syria at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art on January 3rd Dennis McNett x Kati Milliams at the Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow (AR4T) on January 9th Kati Williams x Dennis McNett at the Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow (AR4T) on January 9th Centered on the Center

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Nicolas Shake

December 28, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Nicolas Shake is no stranger to Chapman University. In fact, he was an assistant professor at Chapman University from 2011-2013. Shake is primarily an artist, whose work encompasses a wide array of mediums, including paintings, collage, photography, installation art, site specific art, and sculpture. Shake was raised in Palmdale, California and lives and works in Los

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The Escalette-mas Song

December 25, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Coffee roasting inside Beckman Hall, The Piazza’s quiet, calm, serene, While all inside, the artwork comes alive, Forming a very festive team! Everybody knows Wayne White will “freak” and have some fun, Even John Paul Jones is looking bright. Tiny horses by Schulnik will all run, And beads will shimmer in White on White!

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The Art of Veneration

December 21, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Function In recognition of Christmas, we’re posting a selection of Russian icons from our collection. Icons play an important role in the Orthodox Christian faith, serving as manifestation of the divine world in our human one. Icons are displayed in both churches and private homes, and are even made in miniature forms for travel. While

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Minimalism

December 21, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Minimalist art was developed in the early 1960’s as a direct descendant of the Abstract Expressionist movement. Just a decade earlier the abstract expressionists took hold of the art world, further progressing the way that artwork was conceptualized. The goal of abstract expressionism is simply to let the artist express their emotions through their artwork.

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The Quintessential Los Angeles Artist

December 14, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Raised in Oklahoma City, American artist Ed Ruscha (b. 1937) was first introduced to art through popular culture, looking at comic books, cartoons, and Disney films as inspiration. Attracted to the energy of Los Angeles, Ruscha moved there in 1956 at the age of eighteen and attended the Chouinard Art Institute, now the California Institute

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Things You Might Want to See...

December 7, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Like every month, the Escalette Permanent Collection of Art prides itself in presenting news about our artists  that are being featured in exhibitions, shows, fairs and all things alike. This month, there are three exhibits that showcase our artists locally, nationally, and internationally : Ed Ruscha in Beverly Hills 20-Year Anniversary Invitational Exhibition, 1995–2015 at the

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Hafftka for Hanukkah

December 6, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Hanukkah begins tonight, and we are recognizing these next eight days and nights with works from a series by Michael Hafftka. As the son of two Jewish Holocaust survivors, Hafftka’s art reflects his resulting experiences and feelings. His work is centered on explorations of his faith and relationship with God, while also dealing with human

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Student curatorial opportunity!

December 1, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

Have you walked by the current exhibition on the second floor of Argyros Forum and wondered who comes up with these things? Who writes those exhibit labels? What does a curator really do? If so, this is for you! The Escalette Collection of Art and Chapman’s Curatorial Department are offering an opportunity for Chapman students to curate

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Contemporary Art vs. Modern Art

November 30, 2015 by | Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “modern” is defined as, “of or relating to the present time.”  The word “contemporary” is defined as “happening or beginning now or in recent times.” While these definitions may appear to be similar or even nearly identical, in terms of art genres, they are very incongruent. The modern art movement began in the 1860’s

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