The Ranger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, April 18, 1986 Page: 4 of 16
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metal sculptures of Anna Maria
Portel, who apparently transforms
any object into an art form.
Many works such as these are un-
twosome return to school.
Lucas, who is not the conventional, typical high
school student, is the butt of many jokes by the
football team.
During a pep rally in front of the whole school,
one of the players drags Lucas on the stage for a
little comic relief.
But Lucas quickly turns the situation to his
advantage.
reader to the incomplete love affair.
The idea was stated well and the
words flowed with ease.
“Solitaire” by Cynthia Deaton is a
runaround. The whole thing is
political.”
The selected yet rejected design
was that of a life-size model of a
Volkswagen which had fallen off a
ramp onto a fire hydrant causing a
fountain. A low wall behind the
scene.
Genie Cooper of the City Planning
I am a Poet
and a writer of prose.
I’m a teller of stories
and a thinker of sorts.
My English is simple
and my verse is short.
My message is honest
and my talent, some. •
By Robert Trevino
Staff Writer
By Mike Fannin
Managing Editor
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film has something to say about how people deal
with adolescence and young love.
Lucas, who has just come of age, is determined film
student courses, and is open to all prove your work and maintain quali-
ty,” he said.
But it doesn’t.
Like most heros, Lucas gets the girl—although
not the one he originally wanted—and acceptance
by his peers.
While the plot is harried, the characters are
believable.
In an age when teen-ager movies deal little with
“real life,” Lucas shines by showing he is not
afraid to be himself.
“Lucas” also proves everyone loves to be in love.
Watch this film; it just may bring back
So he does what any man would do when fore- memories. •
The art on display at the exhibition ferent interpretation of a work of art
other than what is stated, many will
agree on a common denominator:
there is a wealth of promising talent
and skill among art students here.
Weekday gallery hours are from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.®
Jesse Hornbuckle
Tension builds as Magician Bruce Gold prepares to saw a Barbie doll in half during his April 10 performance in the SAC Exchange.
Reading the selection brought to
mind a worn deck of cards, held by
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Arts Commission starts fund raising
to place sculpture in downtown
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Corey Haim strives for acceptance as "Lucas.
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“A minority of the works— 20 out
of 143— will be sold. The chief
reason more are not sold is because
students later use their projects for
portfolios when going into the job
market,” Willome said.
Among the works on exhibition
Friday were the architectural
graphics. The four chosen to be
displayed out of a possible 35 were
also Pella Grant Award winners, an
award given for architectural
excellence.
Jerry Gutierrez, sophomore and
honorable mention winner, said
students should follow a few impor-
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shows potential talent of students
here.
The works vary from the
photogenically appealing, such as
Maria Almanaz’s “Christmas Ad for
Saks Fifth Avenue,” to the obscure,
“We try to look for a
consistent vein of
quality, visual in-
terest and technology
in the exhibits. ...”
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out of a view, and the eyes follow the
spectator in every direction.
Other outstanding works are Jesse
Ruiz Ill’s “Psychological Space
Study,” an architectural/English
graphics work comparing the forma-
tion of a building to the mind, and
Amelia Cruz’s chromatic “Personal
Business Campaign,” which suc-
cessfully uses business material in
an art form.
Former students who exhibited
their works have gone on to succeed
on the outside, Willome added.
“Jim Rittiman is presently
assisting sculptor Scott Burden with
a current project, and Jesse Trevino,
winner of the Canadian Club prize,
donated $1,000 to the SAC fine arts
department,” he said.
Although everyone acquires a dif-
art students, whether in their first
semester, or continuing beyond a
four-year education.
“The number isn’t significant-
quality is. SAC-structured shows are
the more interesting because stu-
dent skills and intellect demonstrate
student quality.
to win the hand of the beautiful, but older Mag-
gie, played by Kerri Green (“The Goonies”).
After meeting her one summer day while he is
hunting for insects, Lucas befriends the fair
Maggie.
The conflict in the film surfaces when the
Everyone knew “Lucas.”
Remember. He was the brainy lit-
tle four-eyed kid who wandered
aimlessly through your high school
halls.
The one everyone used to make
fun of and bully for lunch money.
Well, Lucas has returned.
While this movie—starring Corey Haim as
The San Antonio Fine Arts Com-
mission which includes the art
chairman here has begun a fund-
raising drive to finance placing a
controversial art piece by a part-time
teacher here at a downtown location.
Chairman Mel Casas and other '
commission members hope to place
the work of Mary Downing, art lec-
turer, in the open ramp area of the
River Bend Parking Garage located at
South Presa and Market streets.
The commission selected Down-
ing, who teaches ceramics here, in
February 1985 to design the
sculpture.
In August of 1985, the City Coun-
cil voted against using the $8,000 the
City Public Works Department ap-
proved for the project because they <
didn’t approve of the sculpture’s
theme.
In an interview Tuesday, Downing
said she believes that although she
won, she still hasn’t won.
“One feels they’re getting the Department said the council wanted
the sculpture to depict something
historical.
“The council didn’t want to use the
public’s money for a controversial
art project. I guess everyone has
strong opinions on art,” she said.
The commission, an 11-member
sculpture would contain clay design- organization whose candidates are
ed fragmented parts of a crowd appointed by the council, is to select
all art placed on city property.
Casas said he and other commis-
sion members are frustrated by the
interference of the council.
“It is a struggle. The City Council
in their infinite wisdom has decid-
ed to make their own artistic
decisions.
“Because of political pressure we
have decided to raise the funds
privately. I hope it’s not wishful
thinking.” •
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Quality and the ability to capture
visual interest.
These were qualifications needed
for an artistic work to be chosen for
showing at the Art Student’s Exhibi-
tion, Professor Tom Willome ex-
plained last week.
The public reception Friday at-
tracted a diverse group of art lovers,
and the various forms of art includ-
ed works done in pastels, metals,
plastic, acrylics and pen and ink.
Photographs, collages and pottery
were also included.
The exhibition will continue
through May 6 in the cellar gallery
of Koehler Cultural Center, 310 W.
Ashby Place.
Willome, who coordinated this
year’s event, said out of 583
available works, 143 were chosen for
the show.
“We try to look for a consistent
vein of quality, visual interest and
technology in the exhibits, which are
taken from a collection that takes
place all year,” he said.
The exhibit, an annual event for 12
years, features works by students of
fine arts, architecture and engineer-
ing graphics, advertising art and pro-
duction pottery.
By Rudy Arispe
News Editor
biggest liars.
“They claim to be the blue-grass
state. The only blue grass I’ve seen
there is smurf s—!”
Earlier in the show, Gold mocked
rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, preten-
ding to bite the head off the pigeon
he made appear.
He even teased McDonald’s drive-
in service.
“I thought the purpose of a drive-
in is for convenience, so you don’t
have to park. When you go to the
window to pick up your food, they
tell you, ‘Please drive up and park.
We’ll bring your food right out to
you.’”
Gold had the audience in stitches
with other jokes too colorful to
repeat.
However, when he tried to get au-
dience participation, the crowd was
too shy to respond; only a few fee-
ble voices could be heard.
Gold’s performance was unlike
that of previous performers who
drew small, sometimes unattentive
audiences. The magician played to a
delighted crowd who showed ap-
preciation with much applause.
The comedian delivered a show
full of madcap calamity.®
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12 years, said this year’s exhibit is
different from other shows.
“This is the first year we’re com-
bining advertising art with fine arts,
and the first time we’ve had the use
of the gallery space in the cellar,” he
said.
The art professor also explained
the requirements of artists who have
exhibits present. ____o __
“We don’t accept outside works, works.
“It gives an incentive to try to im-
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Poetry collection captivating, creative
Stating some of the controversy of
killing animals and using guns
while under the influence of alcohol,
“Hunter’s Lament” is a timely
selection.
Smith demonstrates her insight of
the hunted and the hunter.
Each poet’s contribution is well
worth the time to read.
Frees’ poem, “Book Cover,” ex-
presses the poet’s point of view.
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Problems of youth depicted in ‘Lucas’
ed to prove himself—he joins the football team.
Or rather, he tries to join the team.
Hindered by a hard-nosed coach and skeptical
players, Lucas is prevented from playing.
But he gets a chance to show his stuff when a
visiting team of giants pounds his team in the first
game of the season.
At this point, the movie almost bogs down in
While Lucas has only intellectual ambitions, c^^e®;
Maggie’s attraction to one of the football players,
played by Charlie Sheen, forces Lucas to
Lucas—is not exactly “The Revenge of a Nerd,” the demonstrate physical prowess to win her love.
Sheen, like father Martin and brother Emilio
Estevez, tackles one of the toughest roles in the
as he breaks the jock stereotype by showing
genuine concern for Lucas.
In his relationship with Lucas, Sheen resembles
an older, protective brother.
Romance continues to blossom between Charlie
and Maggie, but Lucas feels left out and betrayed.
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tant guidelines when constructing a
project.
“The site is the most important
thing to consider, and although the
client is the one in charge, you
Willome, who has taught here for sometimes have to step in and make
a suggestion if you feel it can be
done better another way.
“Criticism is also important. You
can’t please everybody. You try to
learn from the bad criticism to im-
prove on the next project, and keep
up your image from the good
criticism,” he said.
Gutierrez commented on how win-
ning the prize will change the way he
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Presto! The normally passive
crowd in the SAC Exchange came
alive April 10 as magician/comedian
Bruce Gold entertained a packed
house.
Dressed in a black tuxedo, Gold
opened his show full of energy,
thanks to a loud voice, and im-
mediately wowed the audience by
producing a pigeon from a
handkerchief.
The pigeon must have been hidden
up his sleeve because it turned out
to be a rubber imitation which drew
laughter from the crowd.
Throughout the one-hour perfor-
mance, Gold constantly entertained
his audience, keeping them
laughing and capturing their atten-
tion by keeping them guessing at
what to expect.
The 24-year-old magician delighted
the crowd with more comedy than
magic.
For instance, he poked fun at pop
singer Prince for wearing high heels
taller than his sister’s.
The comedian jokingly accused
people from Kentucky of being the
By LaDeanne Cupp
Staff Writer
The Cheshire Cheese Club’s “Belles
Lettres 1985-86,” a collection of 23
poems authored by 13 students here
and edited by Tracy Roberts,
repeatedly captures the imagination.
Lanie Zaiontz wrote “Incomplete
Poem,” which poeticizes a lost love.
The examples of incomplete
„________________________ works, aTomposition, a painting, a
tidedfwhich is probably because the tapestry and sculpture all lead the
artist, like the public, cannot exact-
ly decipher what the work actually
depicts.
Rhonda Pritchett, sophomore fine . .
arts major, had three untitled works, word picture of the elderly,
done in a form known as design col-
or problem.
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dealing with class and sometimes
personal matters, and sometimes I
find a solution through my art.
“I still have a lot to learn. My art
is still experimental, so I’ll get more
knowledge,” she said.
Pritchett also gave some advice to
aspiring artists.
“It’s important to not make ex-
cuses for what you do. Stay with it,”
she advised.
One work that is one of the largest
and most creative in the exhibition
is Carlos Ayala’s “My Grain,” an
acrylic on wood.
The work portrays a man looking
by arthritis and a head bent, as if
listening for approaching footsteps
that never sound.
Following in the same thought is
yet another Deaton selection, “An
Ode to the Passing of Time,” equal-
ly enjoyable.
A poem by Joe Incardona, “Texas
Eve,” is a bit of a cowboy’s identity
with nature. The poem has a
refreshing insight and is appropriate
for the Texas Sesquicentennial
celebration.
Rebeca Frees has four selections.
Of her writings, “Revelation,” of-
fers easy reading and easy
comprehension.
Laura Ellen Smith has penned a
descriptive story, “Hunter’s
Lament.”
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Magician wows crowd
with trickery, comedy
in SAC Exchange show
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