Cal State San Bernardino’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) will present “Entangled”— on view Jan. 29-April 11 with an opening reception on Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. — a new exhibition featuring faculty artists from the Department of Art & Design whose works investigate the blurred boundaries shaping contemporary life.

The exhibition brings together diverse practices that consider how environmental awareness, technological mediation and evolving identities intersect in today’s complex cultural landscape.

In a moment defined by rapid change and overlapping realities, “Entangled” offers critical perspectives on what it means to navigate physical and digital worlds, collective and personal memory, and the tensions between what is seen, felt and constructed. The exhibition highlights the concerns guiding CSUSB artist-educators as they mentor emerging creative voices and contribute to conversations within the broader art community.

The exhibition is organized around three thematic areas:

Environmental Materiality
Through investigations of texture, form and process, artists in this section explore humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Their works examine the spaces between creation and degradation, consumption and conservation, and the role of craft and materiality in understanding ecological change.
Featured artists: Timothy Ringsmuth, Ashley V. Blalock, Mallory Cremin, CJ Jilek

Technological Mediation and Constructed Realities
Artists use perceptual experiments and immersive installations to question how mediated environments shape the way we see and understand the world. These works challenge assumptions about perception and examine whether digital technologies distance individuals from their surroundings or create new pathways for awareness and connection.
Featured artists: Andrew Thompson, Matthew Luther, Melanie Asalde-Smith, Alex Dixon, Eric Huebsch

Untold Histories and Emergent Identities
Engaging archival materials, personal narratives and cultural artifacts, artists in this section illuminate histories that have been overlooked or erased. Their works speak to resilience, presence and the continual reconstruction of identity, revealing how personal and communal stories evolve through time.
Featured artists: Melora Garcia, Keaton Macon, Luis Rodriguez, Frankie Gutierrez, Katie Grip, Diego Robles

About the Exhibition
“Entangled” reflects the porous, often contested spaces where environmental, technological and personal realms converge. Together, the featured faculty artists offer nuanced insights into contemporary consciousness, inviting visitors to consider how multiple realities shape the way we live, create and remember.

About the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, houses one of the largest displays of ancient Egyptian art in Southern California and maintains significant collections of ceramics and contemporary art. RAFFMA presents 10-12 temporary exhibitions annually and provides CSUSB students valuable hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in the arts. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $3. Parking at CSUSB is $10 per vehicle.

Museum Hours
• Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Second Saturday of each month)
• Sunday: Closed

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