Final Show Season

OS33 is getting into the swing of Final Projects at Oxbow. The past several weeks have been marked by in-depth research, discussions, multiple paper drafts, and materials experimentation. Each Final Show is a unique grouping of topics - a definitive self portrait of the group. A few of OS33's areas of interest include: regenerative agriculture, dystopias, entropy, musical diaspora, self-discrepancy, beauty rituals in consumerist cultures, educational systems, romanticization of villians, third culture kids, graffiti art, healing practices, Grimm feminism, oppression, and cultural identity. The conversations and questions are flying as it's full steam ahead until Final Show!

photos by Ella S

Brianna drawing test animations.

Eulala and Yoon experimenting with materials. 

The mannequins have reappeared. 

Brenna and Keily stretching canvas on the pad.

Be sure to stop by our Open House on Saturday and Sunday December 12th and 13th if you're local!

Overnight at Pinnacles National Park

Last week, a small bunch of OS33 spent a couple days away from campus, camping and hiking through Pinnacles National Park with Alex Keilty, our Science instructor, and Megan Broughton, our Residential Life Advisor. Organized by Sarah S and Grace Ann P, the trip was originally planned for Yosemite but when temperatures there rapidly plummeted in the days leading up to our departure, we quickly changed course for Pinnacles. It could not have been a more incredible place to explore together; whether sleeping under the Milky Way, summiting peaks, or descending into the cold caves. 

About three hours south of Oxbow, Pinnacles is an otherworldy ancient volcanic field home to towering spires of rock, talus caves, condors, raccoons (the group is now very adept at driving them away), deer, and flocks wild turkey (bless their poor, bizarre souls). With over 30 miles of trails, we certainly had our pick of beauty and ended up hiking for about 15 miles through the chaparral and spires on Friday after a chilly night at the campgrounds with a breathtakingly clear view of the stars. 

We're hoping to integrate similar trips into future semesters with help from student and faculty volunteers (and cooperative weather!).

All photos by Grace Ann P and Ellie J: