Thursday, February 5

Grammys 2023 Q&A: Grammy-nominated alumnus explores digital art, musical depth with 3D box set

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 9:07 p.m. Berit Gwendolyn Gilma delivers innovative 3D visions in a deluxe box set. The design media arts alumnus earned a Grammy nomination as art director of the limited package for “Big Mess,” the 2021 album by film composer and industrial rock singer-songwriter Danny Elfman. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in black Berit Gilma looks forward in a portrait. This year, the design media arts alumnus is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package for her work as Art Director on Danny Elfman’s album, “Big Mess.” (Courtesy of Sven Gutjahr)



Student-led showcase ‘Metamorphosis’ explores transformation, interpretation

WACsmash 2023 is undergoing a metamorphosis on both a personal and global scale. An amalgamation of visual, performance and interactive art elements, this year’s student-led WACsmash, “Metamorphosis,” will be presented live in Kaufman Hall on Friday and Saturday, supplemented by a quarter-long gallery. Read more...

Photo: From left to right fourth-year dance and anthropology student Cheyenne Dixon, fourth-year dance student Amane Hirano and first-year dance student Maddie Skowronek move in different positions in a rehearsal for this year’s WACsmash. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)


Student Gavin Hudner finds creative freedom, fulfillment through music production

This post was updated Feb. 7 at 7:52 p.m. Gavin Hudner is tuning up to become a musical jack-of-all-trades. The singer, songwriter and producer is pursuing his passion for music as a third-year ethnomusicology student. Read more...

Photo: Standing in front of clouds and blue sky, Gavin Hudner looks forward. The third-year ethnomusicology student said he has found creative fulfillment through producing and songwriting. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)




Student Becca Marcelo channels vulnerabilities into original music

Becca Marcelo started creating music to sing what she couldn’t say. Justeen Rebecca Marcelo, whose stage name is becca !, said she has been exploring her passion for music and writing songs since she was 13. Read more...

Photo: Becca Marcelo sits in front of colorful posters with a guitar in hand. The second-year musicology student said writing songs has helped her translate emotions and experiences they weren’t originally comfortable sharing out loud. (Eden Yu/Daily Bruin)



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