David Wrathall, 25, describing himself as "technically a student," is on campus from Monday through Thursday using art to protest against the "fucked up system" employed by the U.S. government along with expressing his ideals.
Wrathall became a student at CSULB in 2002 and graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Film and Electronic Media in 2007. Although he is currently on educational leave and has not taken classes in a year, he is now pursuing a Peace Studies Certificate as part of the Human Development Department.
Wrathall can best be found located sitting on the grass near the library and art department.
He describes his art as including "a lot of suns...abstract patterns...water and fire; the elements. Also love and hearts."
Wrathall recalls his protesting efforts starting four or five years ago on-campus and off-campus. He didn't start protesting through art until two years ago when he realized that "art influences the culture." He says the change is due to the perception of negativity surrounding protesting.
He started with face-painting and signs saying "Love Everyone" to pursue a "more positive" approach to getting is message out.
"It's good to inform people, but it's super negative," says Wrathall as he talks about expressing his views regarding 9/11 and the conspiracy theories surrounding it, explaining how he "blends art with politics."
Though Wrathall mainly sticks to art, he has performed four speeches on campus regarding TV, media, 9/11 and the war situation in general.
Wrathall's art will be displayed next month in the Psychedelic Ping Pong Art Gallery Show and his art can be viewed now at the Royal Cup Cafe located on Redondo St.
Wrathall found himself "running towards something really foggy" after graduating and says, "it's crazy how many people I've affected, but I don't want it to be about me." He describes himself as "satisfied for now."
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