The exhibition will take place from Friday through June 7 at the Melissa Morgan Fine Art gallery, at 73660 El Paseo Drive, with an opening reception to take place from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday. The hours of operation are from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The artwork will feature different mediums, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, installation, video and photography, and explore the relationship between art, landscape and community.

This year’s Desert X Art Club are comprised of students enrolled in the organization’s free after-school education program called the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, in partnership with Desert Sands Unified School District. Participating school from DSUSD include Indio Middle School, Desert Ridge Academy, John Glenn Middle School, Carrillo Ranch Elementary and Gerald Ford Elementary School.

Besides the event, students participate in after-school workshops and field trips with Desert X’s educators and artists that encourage young people the relationship with the desert environment and their surroundings.

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• Opening Reception: Join us for an opening reception on Wednesday, November 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

• Gallery Hours: The exhibition will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

XO presents semi-autobiographical works that explore the boundaries of reality through layered depictions of escapism and romanticized self-perception. Lee juxtaposes the mundane and unsightly with captivating imagery, blending moments of intimacy and metaphorical experiences into his pieces. Through his use of paint, installation, and video, XO becomes a meditation on love, obsession, and infatuation, all interwoven with satirical undertones.

Paulson Lee, a Los Angeles-based artist, is known for delving into themes of identity, loss, and healing. His work seamlessly transitions between satire and sincerity, reflecting the tension between the performative self and the deeper, often hidden layers beneath the surface. Drawing inspiration from pop culture, mass media, and the aesthetics of Southern California, Lee’s art is a profound commentary on the dual nature of identity and the allure of beauty.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Paulson Lee’s immersive world that questions and celebrates the boundaries of reality and fantasy. For more information, please visit www.msjc.edu/artgallery.

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The 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony included a moving keynote address by Steve Silva, a 9/11 survivor who recounted his harrowing escape from one of the Twin Towers. Silva, who was in Tower 2 on September 11, 2001, as part of a three-week training program with Morgan Stanley, shared his personal experience and highlighted the resilience and courage displayed during the attacks. He recalls, “A Port Authority representative told us not to look up. Of course, I immediately looked up in horror and snapped a picture of the burning towers.” Silva’s photographs from that day are now displayed at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.

Attendees had the opportunity to explore the impact of the attacks, learn about the lives lost, and locate names on the bronze panels at the 9/11 memorial pools in New York City. The ceremony also included solemn bell-ringing and moments of silence to mark significant times during the attacks, including the hits on the North and South Towers, the Pentagon, the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the collapse of both towers.

Dr. Bertha Barraza, MSJC Professor in the Arts & Humanities Pathway and Founder and Chair of the 9/11 Commemoration Committee, remarked, “9/11 Terrorism changed the way we live today. We must teach people the power of hate but also the amazing things love can do. We must show compassion and love for those among us in order for us to truly be able to honor those who died in the name of hate. We will never forget!”

Dr. Schultz, MSJC President/Superintendent, expressed his thoughts on the day’s significance, stating, “Today’s ceremony was a solemn reminder of the profound impact of September 11, 2001. It is vital that we continue to reflect on the events of that day, honor the memories of those we lost, and recognize the resilience of the human spirit. Through this annual event, we reaffirm our commitment to remembrance and unity.”

The art exhibition and ceremony serve as a tribute to the heroes and victims of September 11, and MSJC remains dedicated to preserving the memory and lessons of this pivotal moment in history.

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