The Norco College Art Gallery hosted the launch of “These Bones Sing” on Thursday, April 3, a student-created zine featuring collaborative work from art and writing students. The event, held from noon to 2 p.m., showcased the interdisciplinary project and publication.
Students from Professor Michelle Ramin’s Art-40A/B and 41A (Figure Drawing & Painting) courses partnered with student writers from Professor Zander Allport’s Eng-1B (Critical Thinking and Writing) course in fall 2024 to produce the zine. The collaboration began with art students creating detailed drawings of hands, feet, and the human rib cage. The illustrations were then given to writing students, who responded with original prose.
The result is a 60-plus-page publication, “These Bones Sing,” which blends visual art and poetry in a “call and response” across disciplines.
Seventy-six students, faculty, administrators, classified professionals, and community members attended the launch event, which featured music, art, poetry readings, and catering by The Corral.
Copies of “These Bones Sing” are still available (while supplies last) at the Norco College Art Gallery. Those who were unable to attend can visit the gallery Monday through Friday to request a copy at the front desk.
Norco College celebrates the students’ achievement in publishing their work and showcasing their artistic and literary talents.