ARTRINIDAD

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A part of UCLA’s permanent collection.

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Chance

Variable Dimensions

Expansive foam, string

Recycled Roar (June 2011)

12’x6’

About 2000 Jazz Reggae Fliers, 5000 staples, plaster, chicken wire, wood

Collaboration with Armando Cortes

Commissioned and made for UCLA’s Jazz Reggae Fest 2011 

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I will be showing four new pieces tomorrow at the Undergraduate Scholarship Award Exhibition in the Wight Gallery. :)

November 18–December 9, 2010 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 18, 5–8 PM

An exhibition by undergraduate recipients of 2010-11 UCLA Department of Art and School of the Arts and Architecture scholarship awards.

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UCLA Undergraduate Scholarship Nomination Show

Nominees were requested to install three of their pieces for the faculty to judge. I finished the shelving components in a total of 27 hours, and took about 8 hours to install.

I did all of this installation for a one day show. Hundreds of screws, give or take 10 or so hours.. lots of white paint, measuring, and patience later this is how it turned out. And I must say, I was pleased. :)

Go big or go home!

Body Image Art Exhibit: Curated by Kendra Knudsen

Greetings friends, teachers, and art enthusiasts!

Announcing the Grand Opening of the legendary Kendra Knudsen’s debut into the world of art curation! 

I am very pleased to showcase the work of some of UCLA’s best undergraduate artists, including Alex Johnson, Angel Trinidad and Sam Vingo. I will be showing several of my own art pieces as well.

The opening night is Monday, March 1st at 5:00 pm at Northern Lights. The exhibit will last until Friday at 12:00 pm. I would love to see all of you there on opening night as it is the only opportunity to speak to the artists and myself about the exhibit.

Below is a brief introduction to each artist. See you Monday night! 

-Kendra

Alex Johnson is a freshman in the School of Arts and Architecture at UCLA. He’s a So-Cal native from the San Fernando Valley and finds inspiration for his artwork in the California sunshine. His brilliant, complex use of colors commands the medium and his bold brushstrokes amplify the emotive and tactile quality of his work. 

It is said that passion in art cannot be hidden, and Angel Trinidad’s work is no exception. Her unique compositional perspective and experimentation with color relationships draw her audience into her paintings. Angel, in her second year, is a new addition to the Art Department and is quickly establishing herself as a deeply conscientious and thought provoking artist.

Sam Vingo is a second year Art Major. Although she studied under Noah Buchanan, a classical painter in San Francisco, she is able to adapt classical techniques to her own unconventional style and subject matter. It is her mastery of aesthetics and understanding of the mind behind her subjects that truly makes her a great artist. Sam’s paintings are visceral, honest works that grip the viewer.

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Self Portrait

Final

18”x50”

Oil on Canvas.

Canvas stretched and made by me.