 brings together the California Locos Collective—founded by Dave Tourjé—and celebrated artists Chaz Bojórquez, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom, and Gary Wong, whose work bridges fine art and popular culture. Embodying the innovative, multicultural spirit of Los Angeles, the exhibition explores the influence of Southern California's surf, skate, punk, graffiti, hot rod, lowrider, and lowbrow cultures. Through painting, drawing, and mixed media, the artists recontextualize the Southern California experience, challenging traditional art historical narratives while celebrating the diverse, multigenerational communities that continue to define the region's creative identity.

Presented by the Fullerton Museum Center, 

, and is both an exhibition and a cultural event. Opening night will feature a special performance by the legendary Los Angeles punk band 

all original members—Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and D.J. Bonebrake

. More than four decades after its inception, 

 remains one of the most influential bands to emerge from the late-1970s punk movement, with music that continues to be as groundbreaking today as it was at its debut.

Together, the exhibition and live performance offer a rare opportunity to experience the visual art and music that have helped shape the cultural fabric of Southern California.

Locos X

Sound, Space, Nature, and Architecture will be putting roots down in our James F. Ranii Gallery on 

Jeffrey T. Ray’s collection invites us to discover how the natural world is reflected in architecture, and how its design impacts our connection and perspectives of nature.

Opens September 5th - Closes October 17th 

James F. Ranii Gallery - Open to the public

Sound, Space, Nature, and Architecture

Death lingers in every shadow. It coils beneath the serpent's fangs, blossoms within the fairest flowers, sleeps in the earth beneath our feet, and waits with quiet patience for every beating heart. 

 invites you on a haunting journey from the silent dangers of the natural world to the solemn beauty of Victorian mourning, and finally beyond the veil through séances, divination, and tales of restless spirits. Blending science, history, folklore, and the supernatural, this exhibition explores not only how we confront death, but why humanity has always sought to understand what may lie beyond the final breath.

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Final Rites: Death, Mourning, & Beyond

Josephine Hernandez is a Garden Grove–based, partially blind visual artist whose work explores themes of blindness and visual impairment through an intimate and empowering lens.

Working primarily with acrylic and acrylic gouache, Hernandez challenges conventional narratives that often frame disability in terms of limitation. 

A recurring subject in her paintings is blind skateboarders—figures in motion that embody independence, confidence, and self-determination. Through these dynamic compositions, Hernandez reimagines the visual language surrounding blindness, portraying blind and low-vision individuals as active, capable leaders of their own lives. 

Her work invites viewers to question assumptions and engage with a broader, more nuanced understanding of ability and identity.

Travelers By Josephine Hernandez

 is a collection of ten vibrant abstract works by 

 that challenges the long standing narrative that Caribbean history began with Christopher Columbus in 1492. Through bold color, layered symbolism, and contemporary techniques, the series highlights the enduring presence and cultural legacy of the Taíno people.

The collection was created after Mendoza discovered her Puerto Rican and Taíno heritage. This personal exploration of ancestry and identity informs each piece in the series, resulting in a body of work that reflects both cultural rediscovery and historical reflection.

Working on watercolor paper with natural, jagged edges, Mendoza uses spray paint and acrylic paint markers to merge ancient Taíno symbolism with modern urban art practices. This combination creates a visual dialogue between past and present. Her vivid palette references the lush landscapes of Borikén, now known as Puerto Rico, and the surrounding Caribbean, while the contemporary techniques connect the work to current artistic expressions.

The title references the year 1491, the final moment before European colonization altered the cultural and political landscape of the Caribbean. By naming the series 

, Mendoza emphasizes that Taíno culture did not disappear with European contact. Instead, it continues to influence Caribbean identity and heritage today.

Across the collection, circular forms echo celestial Taíno symbols, while flowing lines suggest the rhythms of land and sea central to island life. Intricate patterns layered with bold fields of color represent the complex intersections of history, mythology, and lived experience.

Through this series, Mendoza contributes to an ongoing conversation about Indigenous Caribbean identity and challenges the misconception that Taíno culture vanished after colonization. 

 celebrates cultural resilience, continuity, and the powerful process of personal discovery while inviting viewers to reconsider familiar historical narratives and engage with the living legacy of Taíno culture.