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Artsandentertainment Ndergraduate Xhibit ARTSANDENTERTAINMENT , r /- 'iV ¡1 , ■ 4SWI§i I ■ _ _ _ I iss " " » V i ■ ■ ■ ■ I NDERGRADUATE XHIBIT by laurie I. mccullough arts and entertainment editor The diversity of strengths the deftness of the student the perceptional view. The pieces which jut to one side exhibit, are witty, bright and and weaknesses permeates imagination and ability to natural quality of the in a symbolically violent provoking. Installations the Annual Undergraduate grasp the significance of the materials works with the movement. often present difficulties Exhibition, but the year-end representational object. involvement of the viewer, Though the smaller pieces because of the variety and show is filled with an Jennifer P ark e r’s wool who is meant to sit in the are greatly unfulfilling, the freedom of materials the abundance of talented and covered and pebbled chair, and the bizarre larger three-dimensional medium affords and often exciting works that ensure a outlined chair Instead of the emotional entrapment of the works show the same ap­ they are shrouded in a the preeminence of talented Avocado Orchard is topped headpiece. Taylor Stamper’s titude of invention that the lack of definition that this artists at UCSB. The with a wooden cage-like Old Chair in Wind is one of chair studies do. The in­ very liberation gives. But displayed works at the on- helmet designed with the few works of this exhibit stallations, so-called these students maintain a campus University Art changeable screens to cover with rough uncut wood that because they are built into a coherency and response Musuem are chosen by the the sitter’s face and change fulfills the use of the broken particular space of an within their work. And here art studio department the work of museum faculty throughout the year designer Paul Prince, who and for many students this decides where each piece exhibit is their only chance will be shown, is at its most to show the progress of their outstanding. Prince has studies. And progress is an taken a variety of mediums important feature of this and a tremendous number of show. pieces and made them work Within the great range of in a consistent and beautiful styles and mediums there statement. If you’ve ever are certain studied con­ seen a poorly lit or badly nections between the works. hung show, Prince’s clarity The more mundane pieces will be truly appreciated. come from the “assigned” You must be able to ap­ nature of the classroom proach the installations projects. The painted rocks without searching for a on cardboard have a tex­ definitiveness beyond your tured juvenile quality and own initial response. Sharon the reproductions of famous J. Carlise’s “Lay it to Rest” late 19th century works are is a hanging skeleton of wood more often only accurately pieces floating over a pyre of studious. The great erect pieces of wood on weaknesses of the exhibit, marble and sand. It’s a though far less mentionable ritualistic piece combining a than the outstanding works, variety of textures as well as are the ceramics, smaller mediums. As the winner of sculpture and wood con­ the Gordon Fields Sculpture struction works. Award, it is certainly one of The study of the the more innovative works of representation of chairs is the exhibition. an unequivocal example of (Please See Page 4A) 2A Thursday, May 26,1988 Daily Nexus ■ You can .. 1 ... Do you know someone who’s graduating and want to wish them luck? ... Or maybe you want |o wish all your friends a happy summer! Whatever you decide, just make sure you get in the Daily Nexus’ “Last W ord s.” You pick the border size, then write your message in it We’ll publish it in our last issues (your ad will appear in your own writing). 1* § ff sizet 2 5 * * j 2 ” size% Ili&pMMß DEADLINE is FRIDAY, MAY 27 5 pm ■ I f What a nice way to say * Regular price $15.00 Regular price $7.50 No commercial ads please. Daily Nexus Thursday, May 26,1988 3A record this is a recording this is a record this is a recording this is a reco compilations, the British duo, Garry Cox and Martin Bows too much about songs like “Ragtime” dragging it down. THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN have established a firm, faithful following. The new album At And while the album does not produce any message song the Fiftieth Gate provides us with startling lyrical insight nearly as hard as “Proud to be Black” on Raising Hell, and a multitude of different facets of the ambience created there’s enough soul in “Papa Crazy” and “Soul to Rock and by the English lads. Cox and Bows are very excited about the Roll” that Run-D.M.C. will not have to worry about losing its new record and the upcoming 12-inch to be released this title for some time. summer. Unless of course, Elvis should return from the dead. At the Fiftieth Gate presents a well rounded view of AT­ — Michelle Ray TRITION’S music. The three instrumentals entitled “Theme 1,” “Theme 2” and “Interlude” best, hands down, any 4AD fans’ conception of ethereal song. At times ATTRITION could be paralleled with XYMOX’s dance veins and Wolfgang Press’ aggressive texts. The song “Peacemaker” rubs up against Shreikback circa 1983, “My Friend is Golden” is Martin Bows’ forum for enigmatic reflection, and the title track “The Fiftieth Gate” blends percussion of Skinny Puppy with the Cassandra Complex’s guitar work BARBED WIRE KISSES leaving the listener breathless by the close of the lp. Fiftieth - (B-SIDES AND MORS) Gate was produced by the same Ludo Camberlin that produced the Neon Judgment. Look for a tour in early 1989 following their first domestic release. — Keith York JESU S MARY BOOGIE DOWN Finally in the domestic market is the new Jesus and Mary Just like a 1940s B-movie, the story of the B-Boys in Boogie Chain album, Barbed Wire Kisses. Although it is another one LEATHER TOUGH Down Productions has a happy ending. The duo of D. J. Scott of those B-side albums that only “diehard” fans buy, this La Rock and KRS-One were about to sign with a major album goes beyond the norm. The highlight, of course, is the record label when La Rock, a college graduate who worked sole new track, “Sidewalking,” with its hard-hitting per­ While Elvis may be the King of Rock, Run-D.M.C. are the as a social worker counseling young troubled men, was cussion and guitar riff; the future stardom of the Chain is Kings of RAWK. fatally shot outside his home in the South Bronx. evident. Outtakes from the Darklands lp include “Swing” With the release of their long-awaited album Tougher Than However, his music and message live on through KRS-One, and “Don’t Ever Change.” These slow down the record to Leather, Run, Daryll and Jay have proved once again that aka Kris Parker — and the other members of BDP. ballad formats only to be destroyed by the psychedelic first they are rulers of rap, even though L.L. Cool J. may claim The group’s second album, By All Means Necessary, not J&M Chain single “Upside Down.” Cover tunes include otherwise. only contains performances by La Rock, but incorporates “Surfin USA,” and “Who Do You Love,” both done with a Tougher Than Leather is a serious, noisy mixture of hard, messages of non-violence and anti-stereotypes such as in smile and lots of alcohol in their system. The CD of this fast raps, wicked scratching, clashing cymbals, and a “Stop the Violence” and “My Philosophy.” collection contains four bonus tracks, “Bo Diddley is Jesus,” booming bass beat, with spot experiments using horns, It has become a rare thing for rappers to take respon­ “Here it Comes Again,” “Cracked” and “Mushroom” (live), piano, and a funky waaka-waaka guitar like the one in the sibility for the message, if any, in their lyrics. But BDP has the latter of which will bring any former J&M Chain audience title cut. decided to take full advantage of its chance at affecting its member to tears with memories of this violent song on stage. It is for such innovation that Run-D.M.C. earned the title of audience. Truly a worthwhile endeavor whether one is a diehard “Kings.” Tougher Than Leather is harder than any of their With lyrics like: “Some M.C.’s be talking and talking, chainlink or not. previous albums, and with cuts like “I’m Not Going Out Like trying to show how black people are walking. But I don’t want — Keith York That,” “Radio Station,” and “Beats to the Rhyme,” the trio this way to portray, or reinforce stereotypes of today. Like deserves to retain its title. all of my brothers eat chicken or watermelon, talk broken And while the musical technique used by Run-D.M.C. on English and drug-selling,” BDP deserves high respect from GATE 50 this album is outstanding, the only drawback is that many of rap fans. the songs have failed to break any new ground lyrically. On top of hard-hitting raps, the group gets raw with its use The import music market is flooded with uncountable “Run’s House,” and “They Call Us Run-D.M.C.,” while fun, of music and rhythm. No one can beat its use of the “Smoke releases that Americans never hear, therefore falling short fall into the familiar ‘rap trap’ of boasting and bragging.
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