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Grief and resilience in their many shades are the subject of an exhibit at The Photographer’s Eye that will feature collections by two artists, "when stars fell from the sky" by Diana Nicholette Jeon, and "Grieving in Japan" by Sandra Klein. The exhibit will open March 8 and run through Women's History Month, closing on April 5. Jeon’s work, which has been exhibited internationally in more than 200 separate shows, explores universal themes of loss, dreams, memory, and female identity using metaphor and personal narrative. "When stars fell from the sky" stems from a period when Jeon and her husband separated, and evokes the emotions she went through. “It was like a roller coaster I never got in line for,” Jeon said. “There were periods of very high highs and very low lows, and days of just nothing, but it started at devastation.” While Jeon’s art is deeply personal, it speaks to universal emotions, and viewers can see their own emotional journey in when the stars fell from the sky. “Because my work is a reaction to my life and how I feel about things, ... it always stems from me and what I know and I feel and what I’ve experienced,” Jeon said. But it is not merely introspective. “Almost everybody has experienced some kind of debilitating grief.” Jeon worked in Silicon Valley and then earned a BA in Studio Art from the University of Hawaii and a MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from the University of Maryland at Baltimore County. Upon returning to Hawaii, Jeon taught digital imaging and motion graphics at the college level before producing her own art on a full-time basis. She is a regular contributor to FRAMES Magazine and the Female Gaze. Los Angeles-based artist Sandra Klein takes her viewer on a similar journey through her exhibit, "Grieving in Japan." Klein has been a frequent visitor to Japan, accompanying her husband on business trips, almost always in winter. She developed a spiritual connection to the country’s landscape and culture. When her son died Klein discovered a solace in Japan that eluded her in her home country. “The time I visited after my son died, I just felt at home and I felt I could grieve there in a way I couldn’t in Los Angeles, where my life is so mundane and filled with errands and noise,” Klein said. “In going to a quiet place that I find really spiritual I felt I could really find peace and quiet and just grieve there.” Klein’s work often incorporates collage and composites, and some of the pieces in "Grieving in Japan" use masks, urns, or fabric sewn into a photograph. The masks are those seen in kabuki theater and conceal rather than reflect emotion. Klein found the masks to be appropriate metaphors for her own emotional state as she endured her grief. The hushed starkness of winter similarly conveys her emotional state. Klein was born in Elizabeth, N.J., and received a BFA from Tyler School of Fine Art in Philadelphia, and an MA in Printmaking from San Diego State University. Her images have been shown throughout the United States and abroad, including one person shows at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts, the Lishiu and Yixian Festivals in China, the Photographic Gallery SMA in San Miguel Allende, Mexico, and Atlanta Photography Group. The gallery will host an artists reception on March 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Step into the golden age of Hollywood with Singin’ in the Rain – the musical extravaganza that's sure to leave you dancing in the aisles! Join us for a spectacular journey through the glitz and glamour of 1920s Tinseltown, where romance, laughter, and unforgettable melodies await. From iconic dance numbers to charming love stories, the infectious energy of "Good Morning" and the joy of the title track “Singin’ in the Rain" will sweep you off your feet! Whether you're a seasoned fan or discovering the magic for the first time, this beloved classic promises an evening of pure delight. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in the magic of "Singin’ in the Rain" – where every storm brings a rainbow! “...Singin' In The Rain is a musical fable filled with rich humor, exaggerated film satire, and, of course, explosive tap numbers that bring goose-bums to tap lovers (like me). This classic film musical works nicely on stage. Young audiences will see a Golden Age musical comedies in its pure form. Who doesn't love a tap show?" Note: Children under the age of 5 are not admitted to the theater. Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=33

C Fodoreanu: "writings" Exhibition: April 19 - May 26, 2025 Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For further information and press inquiries, please contact us at info@losnotrequired.com LOS/NR is thrilled to present "writings," a solo exhibition by San Diego interdisciplinary artist and physician C Fodoreanu, on view from April 19 to May 26, 2025. This exhibition marks Fodoreanu’s first solo show in our gallery featuring a selection of paintings alongside photographs, single-channel video works, and a site-specific installation composed of water, wood, acrylics, and silks. C Fodoreanu’s paintings depict religious motifs and stories inspired by his upbringing in the village of Nicula, Transylvania, the cradle of popular religious painting on glass. His maternal grand grandfather, Gheorghe Feur, was in fact the last known painter in the tradition of “writing” icons. Fodoreanu is re-creating these subliminal images into large works, each carrying a story significant to who he is as a person today. The title for the show is 'writings,' in line with the old belief that one cannot paint the word of God, only write it again. In "writings," Fodoreanu assumes the “clumsiness” the icons of Nicula were so often reproach with, and paints almost as children would do when trying to render the world around them: not “the way one sees it” with foreshortenings and in perspective, but by an agglomeration of some characteristic features, structurally necessary to make the surrounding world recognizable. What looks like “clumsiness” to an eye familiar with academic painting is the very essentialization and simplification of forms, the abbreviation and eliminations peculiar to a rapid execution which make this kind of painting so attractive, so expressive and suggestive - it is a painting from which any insignificant detail has been eliminated. The icon painters on glass avoided drawing a straight line with the help of a ruler. They believed that using a ruler, real or fictive, generating perfect shapes and forms was straying away from beauty. The line drawn with a free hand better represents life as it contains the heartbeat of the painter with its perceived slight irregularities. The “clumsiness” stops being “clumsy” and instead is elevated to a norm. Avoiding mastery of the perfect line is an assumed artistic choice to express the living soul, the palpable life force - beauty. Fodoreanu places these paintings in communication with his works in other mediums to parallel his perspective as an adult and physician of today to the old imagery flooding his childhood naïve to understanding self and others, adding a subtle disruptive queerness questioning the familiarity of these old told stories. About the Artist C Fodoreanu lives and works in San Diego, California. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UC San Diego, an MD from Harvard Medical School, and an MFA from School of Visual Arts in New York. He is a full-time practicing Pediatrician. He started painting before inherently transitioning to different mediums and modalities to create his art, from creative writing, photography and collages, to videos, installations and sculptures. His work pursues a poetry of light, and explores the human body as a metaphor for how humans relate to the surrounding nature and each other, faith, mythology, play, love, intimacy, memory, fleetingness of time, and the fragility of life. The first recipient of the Annual Sidney L and Sally F. Saltzstein Endowment on Compassionate Care in 2023, and a selected graduating artist from the School of Visual Arts in New York showcased at the Untitled Art in Miami in 2023, Fodoreanu has exhibited his work through various platforms and at institutions including solo exhibitions at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Cornel/Henry Art and University of California School of Medicine in San Diego, and Ronald Silverman Fine Arts Gallery at Cal State LA. He is the author of three poetry books (Romanian), and a photography monograph (English) that is part of the permanent collection of Maison Europeenne de la Photographie (France,) De Pietri Artphilein Foundation (Switzerland,) and Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, to name a few. His visual work belongs to private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The gallery is located at 7910 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Parking is available at El Patio Shops building on 7946 Ivanhoe Ave for a flat fee of $7, or at The Ivanhoe building on 7817 Ivanhoe Ave for a flat fee of $10. Street parking is free after 6 p.m. but likely hard to find during our event. C Fodoreanu on Instagram

In this class, children will explore their favorite superhero themes while engaging in fun activities, like drawing, painting, and crafting their very own superhero costumes. By learning dance routines inspired by superhero powers, they will build coordination, strength, and confidence along the way. With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and teamwork, Superheroes: Art & Dance is a fantastic way for young kids to exercise their imagination and dance skills in the Athenaeum’s La Jolla Studio. Students will showcase their artwork and dance skills in a short performance on the final day of class. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-3 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Fridays from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. January 3, 10, 17, 31 Intermediate Ceramics Wheel Throwing | Pottery 102 is for potters who have captured the basics of throwing cups, bowls, and small vases and would like to move into more complex forms. The Intermediate class is slow-paced and manageable to help students take that next step in their throwing journey. In this class we will cover lidded forms, throwing off the hump, and a larger variety of vase shapes. Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class. Must have experience and be comfortable throwing the basics on the wheel. Ages 14+ years. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, click here to be added to the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: 4-Week Intermediate Wheel Throwing | Fridays San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

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