Good Health and Well-Being

What:      
Opening reception and auction of Cal State Fullerton’s Art 4 Health V “HeArt & Soul” exhibit. The juried exhibit features artwork created by students, faculty, staff and alumni that focuses on the connection between art and health and wellness. The free event is open to the public.

When:      
Wednesday, Oct. 12
3-7 p.m.

Where:      
Cal State Fullerton’s Student Health and Counseling Center
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831

Additional:      
“The practice of medicine is an art, so it is very fitting that the Student Health and Counseling Center present this art show as a medium to promote healing of ailments that may be affecting the viewer’s heart and soul,” said Howard Wang, executive director of the Student Health and Counseling Center and associate vice president for student affairs.

The exhibit features 40 artists, most of who are current students, and 104 works of art, some of which will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds benefits student-artist scholarships and the Art 4 Health program.

Artist Quotes:     
Student Jenna Nustad of Garden Grove submitted “Heart of California,” a printmaking piece. Her inspiration came from visits in the Sierra Nevada and the soothing effect of nature. “I hope that my artwork influences others to get outside and to see the world around them. There is so much to see!”

Using color pencil, student Jenny Fan of Fullerton created “Serenity” for the exhibit. “In life, our souls always try to search for peace and beauty, despite the craziness of our lives. This artwork reveals that it can be found after we have been cleansed of all the impurities of our lives.”

“Under the Dwarf Maple Tree” is the title of Kurt Weston’s photography piece, which depicts a landscape transformed by the colors of autumn. In his work, he uses techniques that enhance color frequencies found in nature but not visible to the human eye. “Color theorists postulate color frequencies have a positive effect on human emotions and psyche, which have the ability to activate latent regenerative healing properties,” said Weston, a lecturer in art.

Additional:        
Art 4 Health was designed to create campuswide awareness of the Student Health and Counseling Center’s services and to highlight the artwork of current students, graduates, faculty and staff members. The first exhibit was mounted in 2007-08 as part of the university’s 50th anniversary.

After the Oct. 12 event, the exhibit will be open to the public and campus community at no charge, but by appointment only, due to patient confidentiality at the center. To schedule an appointment, call 657-278-3946.

Parking:      
Recommended parking in the State College Parking Structure, off State College Boulevard at Gymnasium Drive. Parking is $2 per hour, two hours maximum. Once parked, attendees can walk east on Gymnasium Drive and follow signs to event. For information on campus parking, go to the Parking and Transportation website.

More Info:        
Online at http://www.fullerton.edu/shcc/Art4Health/; by phone, 657-278-3946 or email to Art4Health@fullerton.edu.

Media Contacts:     
Misti Osmialowski, Art 4 Health, 657-278-3946 or mosmialowski@fullerton.edu

Debra Cano Ramos, Public Affairs, 657-278-4027, 657-278-2414 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu