The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at Cal State San Bernardino will present “Nasty,” the MFA thesis exhibition by artist Mya Correa, on view from April 9 through April 16. An opening reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. on April 9 at the museum.

Correa’s work is deeply process-oriented, exploring repurposed materials, interactivity and collage. Allowing chance to guide her creative practice, she often begins a sculpture without a predetermined plan, assembling and reassembling found objects until a form begins to emerge. Through this improvisational approach, her work develops in a dynamic push and pull between intention and discovery.

Starting with discarded materials, Correa brings together fragments that might otherwise be overlooked or thrown away, smashing and layering them together to uncover new meanings. Repurposing materials plays a central role in her practice, as she is drawn to the history and energy carried by objects that have been used, loved and eventually discarded. Through this process, she examines and questions social expectations and conditions.

Correa works quickly and intuitively, sometimes dismantling and rebuilding her sculptures multiple times as the work evolves. Her pieces incorporate a wide range of materials, including used synthetic hair, human hair, old paint, nails, screws, razor blades, paper, magazines, photographs, wire, resin, found furniture, paper clay, handmade paper sheets, screen prints, wood and ink. By layering materials she finds visually compelling, Correa creates compositions that balance chaos, experimentation and structure, ultimately seeking a deeper sense of understanding through the act of making.

About RAFFMA
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 with 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