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Art in the Student Union
Price Center and Student Center are home to inspired and thought-provoking art pieces that enrich our campus community. The student union also hosts rotating exhibitions featuring student artists, providing exposure and experience while expanding art appreciation in our campus community.Call for Student Art
University Centers curates student art exhibits at Price Center. Group shows rotate quarterly and all students are encouraged to apply—regardless of major.
Exhibits are built around a theme and submissions are reviewed selected by a panel of students and staff. Recent themes include Nature & Parks, Honoring BIPOC Communities, and Dreams. See the most recent Call for Art
Student Art Exhibitions
Price Center provides student artists opportunities to showcase their work and build experience in group and individual shows.
Student art on display at Price Centers enhances the student union environment allowing the Triton community to explore and experience visual art created by peers.
Exhibit Space at Price Center
- Starbucks Student Art Wall, Price Center West, Level 1
- Bear Room, Price Center West, Level 2
- Red Shoe Room, Price Center West, Level 2
- The Price Center Theater Foyer, Price Center West, Plaza Level
- The Loft, Price Center East, Level 2
If you are interested in having your artwork displayed in Price Center, contact artshow@ucsd.edu for more information.
Price Center Art
CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY
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Barbara Kruger
Another, by renowned artist Barbara Kruger, is a site-specific piece in the atrium of the Price Center East and is part of the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego.
Black Legacy Mural
Black Legacy Mural, by local San Diego artist Andrea Rushing, honors the accomplishments of Black leaders past, present, and future. The mural was a collaborative project between the artist and Black students at UC San Diego. It is located on Level 1 of Price Center East.
Triton Statue
Triton, a 750-pound bronze sculpture by artist and UC San Diego alumna Manuelita Brown, is a welcoming and iconic symbol of campus spirit. Located at the foot of the Triton Steps entrance to Price Center East.
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Before I Die
The Before I Die… art installation at the Student Center provides the campus community a place to express their hopes and dreams, and publicly share their aspirations. Inspired by Candy Chang’s global project, Before I Die… wall at UC San Diego is one of more than 4,000 installations worldwide. The project was completed in partnership with UCAB and Associated Students, spearheaded by former student John Weng.
Other pieces in University Centers’ collection
Untitled, by Marie DuBarry (1897- 1990)
DuBarry is known for landscape, animal, portrait and nature study painting. She completed highs school in San Diego and went on to study painting with Otto Schneider at the local Academy of Fine Arts and in Paris at Académie Julian.
The Clown, by Brigitte Feucht (1934-2010)
Born in Heidelberg, Germany Feucht came to UC San Diego in 1970 as a biology scholar to work in lab of Dr. Milton Saier. She developed a passion for printmaking and fostered her artistic talents. Her work was shown at UC San Diego and at Balboa Park as part of the “7 Printmakers” group.
Areascape, by Allan Morrow
Morrow is best known for his abstract landscape paintings from 1970s and 1980s. He was part of the noted Bullmoose Group in the 1980s, a circle of San Diego Vietnam veteran artists. His art has been exhibited internationally and in nationally recognized institutions such at the Oceanside Museum of Art, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, and the San Diego Central Library.
Proverbs, by Joan Miró (1893-1983)
Original Lithograph 1970
Miró was a famous Catalan painter who combined abstract art with Surrealist fantasy. He created a series of this lithograph in 5 different color variations published for the book “Ma de `Proverbis” by the Japanese poet Shuzo Takiguchi. Currently displayed in University Centers Facility Superintendent’s office.
Graffiti Art Park
One of the most unique spaces on campus, the Graffiti Art Park is a place to express yourself and inspire others; it is an ever-changing and evolving outdoor art gallery. Stop by and enjoy the newest creations!
Learn MoreSticker Art
University Centers offers student artists various pathways to showcase their creations and build experience. The Sticker Art project promotes visual arts in the student union and celebrates our talented Tritons.
Stickers can be purchased for only 50 cents from a vending machine located on level 1 of Price Center.
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Sakura SasakiMarshall College “Fish Can” |
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Celine VuMuir College |
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Evelyn Phankuy@evelynpancakey |
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Caleb KimWarren College “Locked in full” |
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Annie KimRevelle College |
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Avery WilliamsBiomedical Sciences PhD Student “Trident” |
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Vicky WangSixth College Cognitive Science |
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Kyle ChiemSixth College |
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Kyle ChiemSixth College |
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Julia SaldivarWarren College |
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Sharlene Chen YangRevelle College |
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Akina HueyEleanor Roosevelt College Speculative Design “UCSD Sea” |
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Rachel HolsworthSixth College |
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Smrithi Sambamurthysmrithisambamurthy.wixsite.com Eleanor Roosevelt College |
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Smrithi Sambamurthysmrithisambamurthy.wixsite.com Eleanor Roosevelt College |
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Smrithi Sambamurthysmrithisambamurthy.wixsite.com Eleanor Roosevelt College |
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Seung ryu@seungryu1202 |
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Cindy Zhou@cindyzhou.art Seventh College |
Past Art Projects & Exhibitions
2022-2023
Nature & Parks Exhibition
Group Show
University Centers Starbucks Gallery Walls
Fall quarter 2022
Open Spaces. National Parks. Nature. Some of us feel inspired and comforted in the great outdoors. Some of us feel anxiety and fear. This student exhibition showcased a range of styles and perspectives retailed to nature.
Featured Art:
Marina Alberti
RIP CURRENT (2022) Acrylic on canvas, 24” x 36”
Rachel Hartano
It’s Better There (2022) Digital, 2,106 pixels x 2,106 pixels
Amanda Salatino
Her Touch (2022) Digital, 1,963 pixels x 2,049 pixels
Vaidehi Gupta
Colored Reflections (2020) Watercolor on paper, 8.3” x 11.7”
Brandon Lim
Yin and Yang (2021) Photograph, 6,000 pixels x 4,000 pixels
Emma Boice
Bleached (2020) Watercolor and ink on paper, 20” x 15”
Ethan Steiner
Watching in Agony (2019) Photograph, 3,364 pixels x 5,046 pixels
Ailana Nurgaliyeva
Our Secret Place (2022) Acrylic on canvas board, 11” x 14”
Shae Galli
May Lake (2018) Acrylic on canvas, 40” x 30”
Wesley Tse
Jungle (2021) Ballpoint pen on paper, 9” x 12”
Jonathan Ventura
Gaze (2017) Oil on canvas, 12” x 12”
Kristi Lynn Effie
La Jolla Shores (2022) Acrylic on canvas, 5” x 7”
Honoring BIPOC Communities
Group Show
University Centers Starbucks Gallery Walls
Winter quarter 2023
Exhibition honoring BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) communities exhibition aims to show a broad range of experiences, representations and perspectives.
Featured Art:
Shantelle Brooks
Pop (2021) Digital
Kelly Harold
Fall Fairy (2022) Digital, 1026x1288 pixels
Macey Keung
Fragile (2020) Gouache on paper, 11 x 17 inches
Ghita Eddie
Me and Imposter Syndrome (2022)
Watercolors, micron pens, and digital on paper, 12 x 16 inches
Neighborhood is a Friendly Place (2021)
Watercolor and colored pencils on paper, 6 x 9 inches
Macey Keung
Shameful Confession, I Hardly Ever Choose the Latter (2020)
Gouache on paper, 18 x 14 inches
Fever Dreaming (2021)
Ink on paper, 18 x 24 inches
Rhowan Ho
Twilight Twirls (2022) Digital, 8 x 10 inches
Eugene Lee
Glow (2023)
Acrylic paint and glitter on mirror, 13 x 15 inches
Natalia Hernandez-Chavez
Ita (2022)
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24 inches
Sequia en Comunidad Indigena (2022)
Acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 inches
Memories (2019)
Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
Gurleen Kaur
The Harmandir Sahib (2022)
Watercolor on paper, 5 x 7 inches
Briana Gomez
Dark Butterfly Lady
Digital
Dreams
Group Show
University Centers Starbucks Gallery Walls
Spring quarter 2023
Sweet dreams. daydreams. dreamboat. American Dream. life dreams. pipe dreams. nightmares. dream team. dream come true. This show includes student art that explores the concepts, landscapes, and emotions related to the concept of dreams.
Featured Art :
Ashley Asadi
Distant Fragments, (2023) Digital Collage 8”x 10”
Claire Knystautas
Blurriness, (2023) Photography 12”x 8”
Ashley Barnard
New World Discovery, (2021) Acrylic on Watercolor Paper 12 ½ ”x 18 ½ ”
Ephemeral, (2022)
Acrylic on Watercolor Paper 20”x 24 ”
The Unknown, (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 24”x 18 ”
Betsujigen, (2022) Watercolor, Ink, Sumi on Bristol Board 18”x 24
Evan Hanna
Resilience, (2023) India Ink on Bristol 11”x 14”
Focus, (2023) Ballpoint pen on scratch paper 8.5”x 11 ”
Searching, (2023) Ink pen on paper 5”x 7 ”
Icarus, At Rest, (2022) Ink pen on paper 8.5”x 11
Amanda Salatino
Hypersomnia (2020) Acrylic paint and colored pencil on wood 14”x 11 ”
Shera Zhong
Dream, (2020) Digital 5”x 5 ”
Gabriela Marcial
Remember Me?? (2021) Charcoal and colored pencil on watercolor paper 8.5”x 11 ” Submerged, (2022) Acrylic paint on canvas 20”x 16 ”
Julia Torokhova
She is the Last, (2022) Ink on Bristol 11”x 14 ”
Katelyn Ramirez
American Dream, (2023) Oil paint 12”x 16 ”
Rachel Hartanto
Far, Far Away, (2023) Digital 1200 x 1200
Sally Carlstrom
Intimacy, (2022) Oil on paper 18” x 24”
Helen Huang
The Dreamer, (2022) Watercolor on paper and Photoshop 3300 x 3300
Ethan Steiner
Personal Pleasure, (2021) Photograph 20 x 30
Strides, (2022) Photograph 20 x 30
Isabelle Simon
Dream, (2023) Sumi Ink and Marker 9” x 12”
2021-2022
Jessica Kamman is an emerging artist based in San Diego, California. Working primarily in oil paint, she is currently exploring themes of beauty and the process of unlearning the internalized need to conform to society’s standards. The concept of memory and its vital role in the experience of life has also been a dominant theme in much of her recent work. Her practice also demonstrates her advocacy and interest in issues such as climate change, social justice, and women’s rights. She was the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for California District 50 and has participated in multiple exhibitions at the Kamil Gallery at UCSD. Kamman is currently finishing her BA in Visual Arts Studio with honors at the University of California San Diego with a concentration in painting.
2019-2020
Color of Progress
Art Installation by Phil America inspired by the many sacrifices and accomplishments made by LGBTQ+ people since the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. The work was displayed in Price Center East Dec. 5, 2019 through Jan. 10, 2020.
On display @ Price Center
Dec. 5, 2019 to Jan. 10, 2020
2010-2011
Trash Can Art Project
In 2011, University Centers and the Sustainability Resource Center collaborated to implement the Trash Can Art Project. Five talented student artists were selected to create eco-friendly and earth-aware designs on university trash cans for a semi-permanent art installation around Price Center exterior. The project was slowly retired as the trash cans became cracked or damaged beyond use.
1990-1991
Price Center Dining Mural
In 1990, the University Center Board Arts Program commissioned student artist, Gilbert J. Neri, to paint a mural in the Price Center West dining area. Neri was an Art Major in the first class of Fifth College, now known as Eleanor Roosevelt College.
