Organization or School Affiliation: Millis High School-Art Dept
Student Name: Eliza Gerrish Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: In my piece I was trying to convey the freedom felt when just being you. The person is shown in their most basic form with the wings symbolizing freedom. The wings and halo also represent her divinity in being who she is. This piece is a painting made with acrylics.
Teacher: Amy Radcliffe
Koi Pond
Organization or School Affiliation: Millis High School-Art Dept
Student Name: Ramsey Breslau Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: My piece is a drawing of a koi pond. I used colored pencils on charcoal paper. It’s simple but took a while because it required a lot of blending of colors. I wanted my drawing to capture the sunlight's effect on water because it makes a nice contrast in colors. It is inspired by my grandparents' koi pond in their backyard. I don’t use colored pencils much, but I really enjoyed this project.
Teacher: Amy Radcliffe
Inner Peace
Organization or School Affiliation: Millis High School-Art Dept
Student Name: Nora Molloy Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: This painting is called “Inner Peace”. The idea for the name came to me when I was painting it and I felt a great sense of peace and present. This piece was created with oil paint using earthy tones with some reds and purple underlayers. My idea was to attempt to represent the human soul which is the glowing center of the woman. Her face is resting, representing peace and tranquility.
Teacher: Amy Radcliffe
Texting and Driving
Organization or School Affiliation: Fontbonne Academy
Student Name: Camille Henry Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: I chose to portray the issue of texting and driving, and the effects it has on the person itself as well as the people surrounding them. Texting and driving and in particular teenage texting and driving is a bad habit that has intense consequences. I hope that by making art about the bad choices people make, it can one day spread awareness.
Teacher: Nicole Robertson
The Dining Room
Organization or School Affiliation: Fontbonne Academy
Student Name: Caroline Wosny Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: This looks like an ordinary dining room, but to me it is the place of holidays, family gatherings, laughs and love. This space holds a special place in my heart. It is my grandparents' dining room and it is a room that has been important to me. When I think about special moments in my life, often this room is a part of them.
Teacher: Nicole Robertson
Spike
Organization or School Affiliation: Fontbonne Academy
Student Name: Sophie Minihane Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: This piece was inspired by my family pet. Pets are an extension of your family. They are cherished members of your household and give us unconditional love. Being a senior I know that soon I am going to not have this daily dose of love and affection. This was my way to capture that moment for when I am not there.
Teacher: Nicole Robertson
Stained Glass
Organization or School Affiliation: Fontbonne Academy
Student Name: Clare Duncan Grade: Grade 10 Artist Statement: This piece is inspired by the Sister of St. Joseph. An education is one of the most valuable tools a person can hold, and religious sisters fought for the right to one for hundreds of years. Their fearless persistence is not only the reason that so many people, specifically women, are able to obtain an education, but also the foundation of my school.
Teacher: Elizabeth Bennett
Buggin'
Organization or School Affiliation: Pembroke High School
Student Name: Samuel Jnobaptiste Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: 'Buggin' is a piece I created from an ink blot then transformed it into a Praying Mantis. I named it Buggin because I was surprised by how realistic the piece looked after starting the painting by experimentation and chance. I played around adding texture to both the Praying Mantis and the background. Lastly, I used micron pens to emphasize details. I'm very happy about how this piece turned out! Teacher: Lauren Savoia
Michelangelo
Organization or School Affiliation: Pembroke High School
Student Name: Aylla Martins Grade: Grade 11 Artist Statement: This is a collage portrait project that was inspired by the artist Michelangelo. My focus in creating this project was to make value changes with small segments of paper and glue. I tried to create a realistic resemblance to Michelangelo while abstracting the background to make the piece more dynamic. Overall, I'm very happy with how the collage turned out, especially with the features in the face Teacher: Lauren Savoia
Tranquil
Organization or School Affiliation: Pembroke High School
Student Name: Noelle Kay Grade: Grade 10 Artist Statement: I created this mobile with a Koi fish theme. I used a stick that I cleaned the bark off and painted to look like bamboo. I handcrafted the 3D ceramic pieces to match my original sketch and balanced them visually to get the desired effect in the final construction. I created this piece in honor of my mom who loves koi fish and peaceful settings. Teacher: Lauren Savoia
Maxamillion
Organization or School Affiliation: Pembroke High School
Student Name: Ivy Pongratz Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: I created this piece using scratch paper and exacto blades, removing the black surface in long strokes to produce the fur texture of my kitten. This piece focuses on texture and the use of light and deep shadows to show depth. Teacher: Lauren Savoia
Circus Seal
Organization or School Affiliation: Pembroke High School
Student Name: Sophia Hall Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: I sculpted a seal based off of a plushie, which helped me figure out the structural parts of the piece. The structure is made out of wire, newspaper, and tape. I added a ball onto its nose to make it more playful and intriguing. I came up with the painted design myself, not basing it off of the plushie. I made the gradient on its body more graphic than smooth to keep the piece playful throughout Teacher: Lauren Savoia
Blue Hills
Organization or School Affiliation: Oliver Ames High School
Student Name: Eesha Merchia Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: Throughout my life my dad has always had a passion for adventure and hiking which he has shared his love with me as I have grown up. He is an inspirational presence to me, and “Blue Hills” is a piece I created to honor his adventurous spirit, and depict the details and beauty that is often overlooked in his signature jacket, and our favorite spot to climb together is Blue Hills.
Teacher: Kristyn Shea
Summers with Mormor
Organization or School Affiliation: Oliver Ames High School
Student Name: Victoria Taylor Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: “Summers with Mormor” is a memoir dedicated to my Danish roots. I am a multicultural daughter who has traveled and embraced my Danish heritage just as much as my American one. Each element in this piece has its own meaning, representing a connection to my Mormor (grandmother) who has been the driving person who connects me to the European side I am so proud of.
Teacher: Kristyn Shea
Tasty Throwback
Organization or School Affiliation: Oliver Ames High School
Student Name: Lilee Frates Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: The most hours I have spent on an artwork goes to this piece due to the number of objects and variety in texture there to show. I chose to illustrate a microwave dinner as my subject because I wanted to pinpoint a collective sense of nostalgia amongst the viewer and me, assuming I am not alone in having a hard-working parent who could fall back on microwave dinners infrequently when without time.
Teacher: Kristyn Shea
Refill
Organization or School Affiliation: Methuen Public Schools
Student Name: Emily Grondine Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: My artwork is driven by sudden bursts of inspiration that guide the flow of each piece, allowing spontaneity and creativity to lead the way. I put a lot of focus into the meticulous process of detailing my work. My pieces often take on a playful quality. This balance of precision and freedom allows me to explore both structure and spontaneity, creating art that is approachable. Teacher: Stephanie Themeles
The Meeting House
Organization or School Affiliation: Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Student Name: Chloe Teixeira Grade: Grade 11 Artist Statement: I was able to visit the Swansea Friends Meeting House that is no longer in use. Once the home of a Quaker group, the peeling paint of the walls, dust and forgotten things show the passage of time. My photograph highlights the objects that once were important in the building that are now obsolete. Teacher: Ginny Troutman
Traverse
Organization or School Affiliation: Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Student Name: Emily Carr Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: I am drawn to the stories of fishermen and the voyages they go on in the ocean. I composed this image of the docks in Fairhaven to show the shapes of the light and clouds in the sky, the repetition of the pylons of the dock and the stillness seen in the frozen water. The black and white image represents both the beauty and challenges that are present in the life of a fisherperson.
Teacher: Ginny Troutman
Memórias
Organization or School Affiliation: Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Student Name: Julia Colbert Grade: Grade 12 Artist Statement: This still life tells the story of my Mom and her immigration from Brazil to the States. I included her passports, as well as her plane ticket from her travel over. There is one of her old cameras and a little figure, which is the only possession of her fathers that she still has. The placement of these objects show their importance as they lead your eye over her memories. Teacher: Ginny Troutman
