College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

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Building and Becoming by Amir Zaki

Arts Professor is golden

Amir Zaki, an art professor at UC Riverside, took home a gold medal for Best Photography Book at the 2022 PubWest Book Design Awards in February 2023 for his latest book, “Building+Becoming.” Published in 2022 by DoppelHouse Press and X Artists’ Books, “Building+Becoming” explores the intersection of landscapes, personal growth, and Zaki’s multi-ethnic identity work...
By Alejandra Prado, Student Writer/Marketing and Communications |
Zaid Yousef

Remote challenges lead to innovation

Saws, welders and sculpting tables are just some of the resources CHASS art students are used to having access to. Since campus closure in March 2020, the Department of Art has had to find new ways to support its students. To create a space that mimics in-person learning, Art laboratory supervisors Andrea Hidalgo and Jason...
By Mina Shiratsuchi, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Bathroom Door

Class of 2020 Art Exhibition

Every spring, seniors in UC Riverside’s Department of Art participate in an exhibition at the UCR ARTS Culver Center of the Arts in Downtown Riverside. With social-distancing protocols in place to slow the COVID-19 outbreak, the exhibition has moved online along with art, classes, and jobs across the country. The virtual exhibition titled, Home Bodies...
By Devany Harden, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing & Communications |
Veloz Art

More than a hobby

Monique Veloz has been creating art her entire life. Painting is more than a hobby for Veloz, it's a way of expressing emotion and giving back. "There's not one form of art, there are multiple forms," Veloz said. "Everybody needs an outlet. Whether it’s poetry, art or music, whatever makes you feel better about yourself...
By Hannah Croft, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Sculpture

New Arts building installation to form a gathering spot for students

UCR’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is expected to unveil its newest art addition, an interactive sculpture created by San Diego-based artist Roy McMakin. The message of “Things Change” or “Change Things” will be featured on steel signs mounted on steel poles, and will be scattered around a seating area. The project, proposed...
By Hannah Croft, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
MFA Project

UCR Graduate Students Exhibit Work in UCR Arts Center

This spring quarter, four exceptional CHASS graduate students will be presenting their MFA projects in Riverside, at the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts. Pui Shuen (Tiffany) Chow, Kellie Flint, Merideth Hillbrand, and Ji Hyun Won will be displaying their thesis exhibitions on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 2pm. What is she presenting...
By Hannah Croft, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing and Communications |
Amir Zaki

Art Professor Amir Zaki leaves a creative mark in China, and on campus

You may have already seen Professor Amir Zaki on campus. On Tuesdays, you can find Zaki teaching his weekly free tai chi class to UCR students, faculty and staff, beneath the shaded trees between Hinderaker and INTS buildings. On Thursdays, he also teaches a free yoga class in the INTS round room. From yoga and...
By Lilian Tran, Student Writer/CHASS Marketing & Communications |