Thursday, September 19, 2019

Indivisible: Carmelita De La Cruz

It's been a minute, but the Indivisible Project is still moving along!  I am pleased to present a moving work created by LA resident Carmelita De La Cruz.




This work is in memory and dedicated to Carmelita's late niece, Chona Sarte who was an avid defender of the environment, leading many projects for the California Environmental Protection agency and touched many people's lives, making a huge impact on them through her work and dedication. About Chona, Carmelita writes,"...my niece...volunteered internationally every summer during her college years on her own expenses. Sadly, she passed away this year of an undetected heart condition. She was a sustainable energy promoter, and she was appointed by Govenor Newsom as Deputy Director of External Affairs. Prior to this position, she worked as PR staff of the State Dept. of EPA. As you can see, I surely miss her and am so proud of her accomplishments during the short 32 yrs of her life."

You can read Govenor Newsom's statement on Chona Sarte's passing here
and more about her here.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Indivisible: Sharon Sekhon's CSUF's Honors Class

I am happy to present square number 141, a second work created by Mahazaib Q., a student in Professor Sharon Sekhon's Honors Class at California State University Fullerton:


Hope, Mixed media on paper, 2018.
Mahazaib's square is a direct and striking work of a stationary, lone figure in black, with her head bent forward; her heart appears light in color and buoyed by hope.

Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.  

Friday, July 27, 2018

Indivisible: Sharon Sekhon's CSUF's Honors Class

I am pleased to present square number 140, a work created by Alexandria O., a student in Professor Sharon Sekhon's Honors Class at California State University Fullerton:

Mixed media on paper, 2018.
Alexandria's square shows what one needs to keep oneself grounded and thriving; at the roots are "Strong Foundations" which include: Confidence, Family, Equality, Support, Dreams, Justice, Friends, Passion.

As the tree grows, a "Strong Mind" is at the top, which includes: Hope, Respect, Self Growth, Love, Education, Equality for All.


With all of the mental noise in the world, these are terrific and important elements to strive towards and live by.  Take care of yourselves!


Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.  

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Indivisible: Sharon Sekhon's CSUF's Honors Class

I am happy to present square number 139, a work created by Mekena G., a student in Professor Sharon Sekhon's Honors Class at California State University Fullerton:


Marker and collage on paper, 2018.

Mekena's square reflects positive messages and imagery that remind us how our country should GET IT TOGETHER so we can come together to better our relationships with family, friends, neighbors, strangers near and far, in a loving and productive way.

Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.  

Monday, July 23, 2018

Indivisible: Sharon Sekhon's CSUF's Honors Class

I am happy to present square number 138, a work created by Jacquelyn M., a student in Professor Sharon Sekhon's Honors Class at California State University Fullerton:


Music of Movements, Paint and marker on paper, 2018.
Music of Movements contains song titles that address social justice, upheaval and unrest in past and contemporary American history.  These include:

Bob Dylan's The Times They Are A-Changin'
Janis Joplin's Mercedez Benz
The Black Eyed Peas' Where is the Love?
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Ohio
The Beatles' Revolution
Ed Sheeran's What Do I Know?

Take a listen!

Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.  


Thursday, July 19, 2018

Indivisible: Sharon Sekhon's CSUF's Honors Class

I am happy to present square number 137, a work created by Fuji, a student in Professor Sharon Sekhon's Honor Class at California State University Fullerton:

Pen, marker on paper, 2018.
Act Up is "...a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis."  Fuji's square is a wonderful take on the style of well known artist Keith Haring's work. Haring was an artist predominantly active in New York City during the 1980s.  He created pop art and graffitti-like work using graphic outlines of figures against blank backgrounds. Haring created many works in public with his drawings appearing in the NYC subways. His later work often addressed social and political themes, and towards the end of his life, he made work regarding homosexuality and AIDS. He died young due to AIDS-related complications. You can read more about Keith Haring here.
Please keep sending your squares to the Indivisible Project.